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Russell 2000 declines 0.5% to 2,956.45 amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
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The Russell 2000 index fell 0.5% to 2,956.45 on August 31, 2026, influenced by escalating oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Brent crude oil rose 2.7% to over $90 per barrel following U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This development heightened inflation concerns and dampened investor sentiment, leading to declines across major U.S. stock indexes. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/0de14aa6532e16ff1c9e52a2cf09bc4a?utm_source=openai))
Points clés
- U.S. military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz lead to a 2.7% rise in Brent crude oil prices, surpassing $90 per barrel.
- Inflation concerns intensify as oil prices climb, affecting investor sentiment negatively.
- Major U.S. stock indexes, including the Russell 2000, experience declines due to geopolitical tensions.
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