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Markets drop amid U.S. strikes in Iran, rising crude prices, and surging Treasury yields
Broader equities retreated as geopolitical escalation pushed oil to $90 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield to multi-month highs.
The short version
- U.S. equities fell sharply following reports that U.S. Central Command began military strikes targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites in Iran.
- West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped to $90 per barrel, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since January 2025.
- Investors and market commentators shifted attention to defensive stocks, including healthcare and consumer staples, amid the market volatility.
Key facts
- The U.S. Central Command announced that American military forces launched strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran.[CNBC]
- U.S. benchmark WTI crude oil prices rose to $90 per barrel during the market session.[CNBC]
- The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury reached its highest point since January 2025.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- The ongoing scope of military operations and the potential for broader regional retaliation remain unclear.[CNBC]