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Stock Market Today, Aug. 31: Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Prices Surge Again

WTI crude climbed above $90 a barrel following U.S. military strikes, stoking inflation and rate-hike concerns, today, Aug. 31, 2026.

WTI crude climbed above $90 a barrel following U.S. military strikes, stoking inflation and rate-hike concerns, today, Aug. 31, 2026.

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Why it matters

The surge in oil prices following U.S. military strikes is a significant monetary-policy signal as it stokes inflation and rate-hike concerns, directly impacting borrowing costs and credit markets for sophisticated finance professionals.

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