US Stocks Fall as Oil Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The US stock market experienced a minor decline on Monday, August 10, 2026, due to several factors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.21%, while the S&P 500 dropped by 0.11%. The Nasdaq Composite was the biggest loser, dropping by 0.45%.

The main causes of this decline were the rising oil prices, which reached $80.51 per barrel, and the increasing yields on US Treasuries. The geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz also played a role in investors' risk aversion.

Energy stocks were the only sector to benefit from the jump in crude prices, with some companies like Vertex Pharmaceuticals rising by 6%. However, Intel was one of the biggest losers, dropping by 3.68% due to its plan to issue $15 billion worth of common stock.