Bearish for the S&P 500
US-Iran Conflict S&P Selloff
Stable
Steady attention in S&P 500 coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: The US-Iran war is causing the S&P 500 to lose market capitalization due to fears of prolonged conflict and higher energy prices.
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The Economic Times · Published 13 Jul 2026
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq open lower as Iran tensions jolt sentiment, chip stocks slide
In coverage record: 14 Jul 2026
“Wall Street opened lower on Monday as rising tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher, dampening investor sentiment.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 10 Jul 2026
U.S. Stock Market Faces Major Tests Amid Earnings and Geopolitical Tensions
In coverage record: 11 Jul 2026
“Geopolitical issues, such as the renewed tensions with Iran and fluctuations in oil prices, threaten market stability.”
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Benzinga · Published 11 Jun 2026
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?
In coverage record: 12 Jun 2026
“The S&P 500 suffered its steepest decline in weeks on Wednesday as escalating tensions with Iran and renewed weakness in semiconductor stocks rattled investors.”
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NDTV Profit · Published 10 Jun 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Tumble On Trump's Iran Threat, 3-Year High Inflation; Nasdaq Down 1% On Chip Rout
In coverage record: 11 Jun 2026
“Renewed aggressions between America and Iran are weighing on the markets as Trump has said that he is 'close to ordering strikes on Iran'.”
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Barchart · Published 3 Jun 2026
Stocks Fall on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
In coverage record: 4 Jun 2026
“The broader market is under pressure today as the US and Iran clashed overnight, sending WTI crude oil prices up more than +1% to a 1.5-week high.”
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Reuters · Published 27 May 2026
S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on
In coverage record: 28 May 2026
“The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock market forecasters, who pointed to risks from higher energy prices and inflation if the Middle East war drags on.”
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MarketScreener · Published 27 May 2026
S&P 500 forecast to end year slightly higher even as war drags on: Reuters Poll
In coverage record: 28 May 2026
“The benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 index will end 2026 slightly higher than its current record levels, according to a Reuters poll of stock market forecasters, who pointed to risks from higher energy prices and inflation if the Middle East war drags on.”
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Livemint · Published 5 May 2026
Stock Market LIVE: Gift Nifty signals weak start for Indian market; Election results, oil prices eyed
In coverage record: 5 May 2026
“The Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, following weakness in global markets, as escalating US-Iran war in the Middle East dented sentiment.”
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The Economic Times · Published 5 May 2026
U.S. Stock market prediction for Tuesday: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trade in green? These factors will decide
In coverage record: 5 May 2026
“The S&P 500 fell 0.4 per cent on Monday, coming off its latest all-time high.”
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The Economic Times · Published 28 Apr 2026
U.S. Stock Market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones trading to be hugely driven by these factors on Tuesday
In coverage record: 28 Apr 2026
“A U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the conflict in the Middle East, pouring cold water on hopes for a resolution that had sent the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100 and the Nasdaq Composite to record highs in recent days.”
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NDTV Profit · Published 9 Apr 2026
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Slip As Oil Surge, Fragile Truce Dent Sentiment
In coverage record: 9 Apr 2026
“After a massive rally on Wednesday, Wall Street bulls retreated on Thursday after mixed signals emerged on United States' ceasefire with Iran.”
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Barchart · Published 9 Apr 2026
Stocks Under Some Pressure as Optimism Fades Over US-Iran Ceasefire
In coverage record: 9 Apr 2026
“Stock indexes are moving lower today, giving back some of Wednesday’s sharp gains, as optimism fades over the sustainability of the US-Iran ceasefire.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 7 Apr 2026
Oil prices rise as US stocks fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran
In coverage record: 7 Apr 2026
“The S&P 500 fell 0.8% as Trump threatened that a 'whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again' if Iran does not meet his deadline at 8 p.m. Eastern time to open the Strait of Hormuz.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 7 Apr 2026
US stocks sink in shaky trading ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran
In coverage record: 7 Apr 2026
“U.S. stocks sank Tuesday as the countdown ticked toward the latest deadline set by President Donald Trump to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges.”
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Reuters · Published 30 Mar 2026
Trading Day: Growth fears snowball
In coverage record: 30 Mar 2026
“The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit seven-month lows and bond yields fell on Monday as the Iran war entered its fifth week, with investors increasingly spooked by growth fears over inflation concerns.”
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Altoona Mirror · Published 30 Mar 2026
Ticker: US stocks swing through shaky day as oil climbs
In coverage record: 30 Mar 2026
“The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Monday and deepened its loss since the war began to pull 9.1% below its record.”
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Livemint · Published 28 Mar 2026
Tesla, NVIDIA, Microsoft to Apple: Magnificent 7 stocks market cap crashes $1.72 trillion during US-Iran war
In coverage record: 28 Mar 2026
“During the four weeks of the US-Iran war, the market cap of these Magnificent 7 stocks has fallen by $1.72 trillion.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 27 Mar 2026
U.S. Markets Struggle Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Energy Prices
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“The financial markets saw sharp declines, with the S&P 500 heading for its fifth consecutive weekly drop following U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 27 Mar 2026
Market Turbulence Amid Middle East Tensions
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq moved toward their fifth consecutive week of losses amid the protracted Iran conflict.”
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Altoona Mirror · Published 27 Mar 2026
Wall Street drops again to close 5th straight losing week
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“U.S. stocks deepened their drops Friday as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years.”
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NDTV Profit · Published 27 Mar 2026
Wall Street Highlights: S&P 500 Falls The Most Since Iran War Began On Ceasefire Doubts
In coverage record: 27 Mar 2026
“US equities tumbled on Thursday, with the S&P 500 Index posting its worst loss since January, amid doubts over a potential ceasefire deal between the US and Iran and a climb in Treasury yields.”
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CNBC · Published 26 Mar 2026
Where the S&P 500 may go, depending on the course of the war
In coverage record: 26 Mar 2026
“Should a more prolonged shock lead to energy shortages, the S & P 500 could plunge to perhaps the 5,350 area, at which point stocks would have fallen another 19% from where they ended the day Wednesday.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 26 Mar 2026
Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record
In coverage record: 26 Mar 2026
“The S&P 500 slumped 1.7% for its worst day since January and is back on track for a fifth straight losing week. That stretches back to before the Iran war began, and it would be the longest such losing streak in nearly four years.”
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Investing.com · Published 23 Mar 2026
Bears Eye Next Leg Lower as Energy Shock, Trump Ultimatum Roil Markets
In coverage record: 23 Mar 2026
“SPX extended its decline after breaking down from a rectangle pattern a week ago. A decisive break below 6705 last week kicked off persistent selling.”
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Investing.com · Published 22 Mar 2026
1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Ondas, PDD
In coverage record: 22 Mar 2026
“Since the war in Iran began on February 28, the S&P 500 has lost 5.4%, the Nasdaq has declined 4.5% and the Dow is down nearly 7%. All three major indexes are below their 200-day moving averages, underscoring the recent deterioration of sentiment on Wall Street.”
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Livemint · Published 21 Mar 2026
US-Iran war effect: S&P 500 lost over $1 trillion market cap last week, crashes 5.83% in one month
In coverage record: 21 Mar 2026
“The key benchmark index of the US stock market has been under pressure since the fear of a US-Iran war began weighing on Wall Street.”
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