News summaryGoogle NewsAug 31, 2026, 05:33 PM
US strikes Iranian sites in Strait of Hormuz, oil rises, stocks fall
US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise and stocks to fall. Markets react with Dow skidding and oil stocks popping as Trump comments on the Iran strikes.
Why it matters: PG&E plunges and major indexes remain poised to close higher for August amid the tensions.