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Stocks Drop as Oil Surges Amid Mideast Attacks

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure sent oil prices up and spurred a sell-off in stocks at the end of a turbulent week.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Stocks tumbled while oil prices pushed higher Friday at the end of a turbulent week. Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global markets and sparked fears of a global economic slowdown.