Dow Jones Industrial Average Declines Amid Rising Oil Prices and Interest Rates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, also known as .DJI, saw a decline of 0.29% on September 14, closing at 52421.200. This comes after a rise in oil prices and interest rates, which have been affecting the market.
Stock futures were little changed ahead of the open, with traders keeping a close eye on rising oil prices and interest rate hikes. The $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US) shed 146.62 points (0.6%) to a 26,186.41 close, while the $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ sank 37.00 ticks (0.5%).
The decline was also attributed to concerns over artificial-intelligence development, with AI-friendly stocks like Micron, Nvidia, and Broadcom experiencing losses. The Fed rate hike odds climbed to 90%, according to the Wall Street Journal.