Wall Street ends Aug 31 lower as oil prices jump; major indexes still post monthly gains
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US equities closed lower as a war-driven surge in crude revived inflation concerns, lifted Treasury yields, and increased expectations for a September Fed rate hike (>65% implied). The oil move tightened financial conditions and pressured risk appetite even as major indexes still posted monthly gains. Energy stocks outperformed on higher crude, highlighting a near-term rotation toward inflation-hedged sectors amid elevated geopolitical risk.
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U.S. stocks closed lower on Aug 31, with the Dow dropping 374 points to 53,185.90 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also slipped. A surge in oil prices driven by geopolitical conflict revived inflation concerns and pushed expectations for a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in September above 65%. Energy stocks outperformed, with Halliburton and Valero Energy each up 1.9%. GameStop rose 2.9% after it said it would use cash to cover about 27% of a debt exchange, avoiding further share dilution.
