US Stocks Rebound as Brent Falls Near $105 After Nasdaq’s 5.2% October Drop
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Nov 2
US Stocks Rebound as Brent Falls Near $105 After Nasdaq’s 5.2% October Drop
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Nov 2
Summary
The Dow rose 1.1% on Monday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained 0.6%, as investors bought back into risk assets after last week’s AI-driven sell-off.
Brent crude slipped to about $105 a barrel on reports the US and Iran are pursuing a diplomatic path, easing some inflation pressure and helping sentiment recover.
The rebound came ahead of a heavy week that includes Apple earnings, US midterm elections and Friday’s October jobs report, with markets looking for fresh direction.
October manufacturing data added a mixed macro backdrop: ISM’s factory index rose to 55.5, but prices paid stayed elevated at 75.2, underscoring persistent inflation risks.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis 2026: Oil Supply Collapse, Market Volatility, and the Battle for Diplomatic Resolution
Overview
In 2026, intense U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks—facilitated by Qatari and Iranian envoys—coincided with major disruptions in global oil supply after the Strait of Hormuz was closed, shutting in over 14 million barrels per day and causing oil inventories to plunge. As the U.S. paused military action before the midterm elections, Houthi forces expanded blockades in the Red Sea, further reducing Saudi oil exports and vessel traffic. These events triggered record-high energy prices and inflation worldwide, while oil supermajors posted unprecedented profits but held back on new investments, prompting lawmakers to propose windfall taxes amid public backlash.