Wall Street
Wall Street Slumps as Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Above $110 Sour Market Sentiment
Wall Street closed a volatile, holiday-shortened week on a somber note this Thursday, April 2, 2026, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East and a dramatic spike in energy prices sent shockwaves through the global financial system. Ahead of the Good Friday market closure, investors aggressively pivoted toward defensive assets,