Wall Street Stocks Plunge Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Stocks on Wall Street ended Friday in a mixed finish as investors grappled with increased pressure from a sharp escalation in the U.S. war with Iran, new tariffs from the Trump administration, and concerns about stubborn inflation.
The major indices lost ground overall for the week, a rare occurrence.
Crude oil prices also declined for the first time in a week, affecting investor sentiment.