On September 8, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.79% (419.02 points) to close at 52,766, the S&P 500 dropped 0.71% to 7,631, and the Nasdaq lost 1.03% to 26,099. ^[1] The United States launched a second offensive against Iran on September 8, 2026, the second in less than a week, escalating tensions in the Middle East and renewing fears of prolonged conflict affecting inflation. ^[2] The market decline was driven by a surge in oil prices following a US military offensive against Iran and rising bond yields that renewed fears of inflation. ^[3] Wall Street closed in the red on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones falling 0.79% to 52,766, the S&P 500 dropping 0.71% to 7,631, and the Nasdaq declining 1.03% to 26,099. ^[4] Dell reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $46.97 billion, up 58% year-over-year and above the $44.92 billion expected, and issued 2027 forecasts above expectations, driven by strong demand for AI servers; its shares surged in after-hours trading. ^[5] On September 8, 2026, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 5.2% to close at $90.22 per barrel, its highest close since July 23, after the U.S. launched a second strike on Iran in less than a week. ^[6] Two people died in the US attack on the Larak island. ^[7] West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices rose 5.2% to $90.22 per barrel, marking its highest close since July 23. ^[8]