Market Indices Decline Due to US-Iran Tensions

Market indices closed lower, with the Dow Jones down %1.44, S&P 500 down %0.79, and Nasdaq 100 down %0.61, as oil prices and bond yields rose. The escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran, following President Trump's announcement that the ceasefire is over, prompted a flight from risk. However, the strength in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks, which are recovering from Tuesday's sell-off, limited the losses in the broader market.

■WTI oil prices surged more than %7.

■10-year Treasury yields rose to %4.59.

■Stocks like Nvidia and other technology companies rose on strong second-quarter earnings expectations.

The market's reaction to this situation indicates an increased sensitivity to oil prices and geopolitical tensions. This could trigger a flight to safety and a shift towards more secure investment instruments. However, the strong performance in the technology sector also shows that the markets still have positive expectations.