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US stocks fall from record highs as Strait of Hormuz blast fuels Middle East fears
International
Published on 4 May 2026
A South Korean ship blast shifted markets fast—despite earnings strength
US stock indexes slipped from record highs as a blast involving a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz reignited Middle East tensions. The move came even as first-quarter earnings remained strong, with investors prioritizing escalating geopolitical risk. Energy stocks rose on the confrontation, while broader market optimism faded amid fear of disruption.
- Indexes pulled back from record highs despite strong first-quarter earnings
- An explosion on a South Korean ship in Hormuz reignited tensions
- Energy stocks gained as geopolitical risk lifted commodity expectations
- Investors turned cautious amid fears of wider regional disruption
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