Crude Rises Amid Iran War Worries; Tech Selloff Hits Nasdaq
What happened
Brent crude rose 4% to $113.17 a barrel amid worries about the Iran war. The Nasdaq composite lost 2.6% and the S&P 500 fell 1.2% following a technology-led selloff. Simultaneously, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's 10-year yield fell below 5% to 4.96%, as investors moved toward government bonds. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims totaled 194,000 for the week ended October 17.
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Why it matters
The crude price surge acts as a major cost input, potentially fueling inflationary pressures. The technology-led selloff drove investors out of growth stocks, causing a sharp decline in the Nasdaq composite. The decline in Treasury yields indicates investors are seeking safer government debt during market volatility.
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Who's involved
- NasdaqAmerican fully electronic stock exchange that saw a 2.6% loss during the tech selloff.
- MicrosoftAmerican multinational technology corporation whose stock valuation was affected by the tech selloff.
- MetaAmerican technology company whose stock valuation was affected by the tech selloff.
- inflationTheory of rapid universe expansion that could be fueled by the crude price surge.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- inflationSpeculative
Inflation could be fueled by the crude price surge acting as a major cost input.
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Nasdaq
American fully electronic stock exchange
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