US Stocks Waver as Oil Markets Remain in Flux
US stocks fell slightly on Tuesday as investors continued to weigh the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran on global oil markets.
The S&P 500 lost 0.3% for a second straight day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 184 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.6%.
Oil prices remained volatile, with traders anxiously awaiting clarity on when Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.