U.S. stocks plunged Friday, with major indexes hitting seven-month lows as a Middle East war continued to suppress risk appetite. The Dow entered correction territory, down over 10% from its record high. Rising oil prices fueled inflation fears, dampening hopes for Fed rate cuts.
US stocks: S&P closes at record high as soft jobs report eases rate-hike concerns
The US stock market enjoyed a significant boost on Friday as the S&P closed at an all-time high. The unexpected rise in job losses led