Nasdaq crashes 500 points today: Why is the Nasdaq sliding more than 2% as tech stocks tumble — Is the US stock market in deep trouble amid the Iran war?
Nasdaq crash today is shaking Wall Street. The NASDAQ Composite plunged 519.74 points, down 2.28%, to 22,229.11. Investors are selling fast. They are reacting to rising oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions, and growing inflation fears. The S&P 500 fell 2.2% as technology stocks led the decline. Markets are not waiting for clarity. Traders are reducing risk exposure immediately. Oil prices are driving much of the panic. WTI Crude Oil jumped nearly 8% to $76.92. Brent Crude Oil climbed toward $80 after ...