The U.S. stock market in New York recorded across-the-board weakness due to geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over rising international oil prices, heightening investor vigilance.

According to the closing status of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) confirmed on the 4th, all major indices fell compared to the previous trading day.

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 620.72 points (1.21%) at 50,687.07 • S&P 500 Index: Down 56.10 points (0.74%) at 7,553.68 • NASDAQ Composite Index: Down 239.93 points (0.89%) at 26,853.98 • Russell 2000 Index: Fell more than 1%, reflecting weakened risk appetite

The heightened tensions in the Middle East lie behind this stock market correction. In particular, as the possibility of a military conflict surrounding the United States and Iran has been highlighted, volatility in the international crude oil market has expanded, which analysts say acted as a major burden on investment sentiment. Upward pressure on oil prices has caused inflation concerns to resurface, and this is cited as a variable that could affect the future monetary policy path of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed).

By sector, profit-taking emerged in the technology-heavy growth stocks, leading to overall weakness in major companies. As market uncertainty expanded, financial stocks also showed a trend of shrinking investment sentiment.

While global financial markets react sensitively to geopolitical variables, interest rate forecasts, and commodity price movements, domestic investors are also closely monitoring the correction trend in the U.S. stock market. The securities industry expects that the future direction of international oil prices, the situation in the Middle East, and the results of upcoming U.S. economic indicators will be key factors determining stock market volatility. Accordingly, the possibility of a short-term strengthening of the preference for safe-haven assets is also being raised.

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