LOADING ERROR LOADINGNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran. That stretches back to before the Iran war began, and it would be the longest such losing streak in nearly four years. But Iran denied direct talks were underway and then dismissed a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire that was delivered via Pakistan. But hopes have cratered on Wall Street for a possible cut to interest rates this year, even though traders came into 2026 forecasting several. On Wall Street, tech stocks were the heaviest weights on the market.

Source: Huffington Post March 26, 2026 20:42 UTC