US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
- U.S. stocks fell further from record highs, with the S&P 500 down 0.3%.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 184 points, or 0.3%.
- Oil prices fluctuated, with Brent crude briefly rising above $90 before settling at $88.91, up 1.4%.
- Higher oil prices have contributed to increased inflation, raising the average gasoline price to $4.01 per gallon.
- Traders are uncertain about a potential interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve at its next meeting in September.
U.S. stocks slipped further from their records on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling 0.3% for a second consecutive drop since reaching an all-time high on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 184 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite sank 0.6%.
In the oil market, Brent crude prices experienced volatility, briefly exceeding $90 per barrel before settling at $88.91, which marked a 1.4% increase from the previous day. This fluctuation is attributed to ongoing uncertainties regarding the impact of the war with Iran on oil supply.
The rise in oil prices has exacerbated inflation concerns, pushing the average price of regular gasoline to $4.01 per gallon, a significant increase from under $3.14 a year ago. Market attention is now focused on the upcoming U.S. government report on inflation, expected to show a deceleration to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June.
Traders are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, with a potential hike being debated as inflation remains a pressing issue. The uncertainty around interest rates and oil prices continues to influence market dynamics.
美国股市进一步下滑，油价波动不定
美国股市在周二进一步下滑，标准普尔500指数下跌0.3%，这是自上周五创下历史新高以来的第二次下跌。道琼斯工业平均指数下跌184点，或0.3%，纳斯达克综合指数下跌0.6%。
在油市方面，布伦特原油价格波动，曾一度超过每桶90美元，最终收于88.91美元，较前一天上涨1.4%。这种波动与伊朗战争对石油供应的影响的不确定性有关。
油价上涨加剧了通货膨胀的担忧，普通汽油的平均价格已升至每加仑4.01美元，较一年前的不到3.14美元大幅上涨。市场的关注点现在集中在即将发布的美国政府通胀报告上，预计显示7月份的通胀率将从6月份的3.5%降至3.4%。
交易者密切关注美联储对利率的立场，因通货膨胀仍然是一个紧迫问题，可能的加息正在被讨论。利率和油价的不确定性继续影响市场动态。