US Stocks Slide Amid Oil Spike, Rising Yields

U.S. stock indices fell sharply on the day as the Dow dropped 222 points (0.48%) to 46,207.14, the S&P 500 fell 0.83% to 6,537.27, and the Nasdaq lost 1.11% to 21,686.85. Markets reacted to Brent crude topping $100 and WTI near $93.90 amid Middle East tensions, alongside rising 10-year Treasury yields around 4.38% and a stronger dollar (DXY 99.76), increasing downside risk.