Rising oil prices are causing concern about inflation. Stocks have fallen for four days in a row, with the S&P 500 experiencing its longest losing streak since June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite also dropped, by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively.
A key factor in the decline is the increasing cost of crude, which is disrupting global supply. Brent crude has surged, briefly exceeding $108 per barrel before settling at $107.63.
Further information on the impact of rising oil prices on the market is available from the original source.
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