US Stocks Plummet as Oil Prices Soar Past $101 Per Barrel
The US stock market plummeted overnight due to a surge in oil prices, which have now crossed the $101 per barrel mark.
This sharp increase in crude oil prices led to a decline of around 6-7% in Brent crude and 5-6% in WTI crude. Additionally, rising treasury yields and a strengthening US dollar further dampened sentiments in equities.
Tech stocks were among the biggest losers, with Alphabet and Tesla experiencing significant declines after their quarterly earnings announcements.