Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Oil Prices Impact Stock Market on May 4
On May 4, 2026, stock markets experienced midday declines due to rising oil prices and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all fell, with WTI crude reaching near a four-year high at $105 per barrel. Investors are also monitoring earnings from Advanced Micro Devices and Palantir Technologies.
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