Market Plunges as Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East Ignite Oil Prices and Inflation Fears

Midday Market Meltdown: Geopolitical Risks Take Center StageThe U.S. stock market faced a wave of intense selling pressure during midday trading on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global financial centers. Investors are grappling with the potential economic fallout from the expanding conflict in Iran, which has already begun to disrupt critical energy supply routes. The "risk-off" sentiment is palpable across Wall Street, with nearly 90% ...