The three main indexes suffered their biggest monthly percentage declines in August since 2015. After hitting a four-month high in mid-August, the S&P 500 has stumbled in recent weeks, dropping more than 8% through Wednesday’s close and falling through several closely watched technical support levels.
Oil Price Today (April 15): Crude oil below $95, falls for second consecutive day. What’s behind the decline?
Oil prices fell for a second day on hopes that renewed U.S.-Iran talks could ease Middle East supply disruptions after the Strait of Hormuz closure.