economy
March 24, 2026
US stocks stagnate as oil prices rise
At today's opening of the US stock markets, shares were mostly unchanged after crude oil prices continued to rise, and the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.
TL;DR
- US stock markets showed little change at opening.
- Crude oil prices continued to rise.
- The Middle East conflict entered its fourth week.
- Investor confusion existed regarding the effectiveness of peace talks.
- Brent crude oil rose to over $103 per barrel.
- WTI crude oil rose to over $91 per barrel.