<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>Though the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 earlier scored intraday <strong>record highs</strong>, both indexes settled lower on Thursday, the former dropping triple digits amid software sector weakness. The Dow marked a steep loss as oil prices surged and geopolitical concerns came back into focus, with President Donald Trump earlier ordering the U.S. Navy to “shoot and kill any boat” laying mines along the Strait of Hormuz with &#34;no hesitation.&#34;</p><p>Unconfirmed reports that Iran's top negotiator with the U.S. resigned also weighed, sparking concerns around the country's Revolutionary Guard control. Plus, Reuters reported that Iran's air defenses were heard “engaging hostile targets” in Tehran. In response to the uncertainty, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) saw its third gain in four sessions. </p><div id="LiveStory-SpecialReport-featuredContent-4"> <p><em>Continue reading for more on today's market, including: </em></p> </div><p>Oil prices settled higher on Thursday amid unconfirmed reports that Iran’s top negotiator with the U.S. has resigned. June-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose over 3% to finish at $95.85 per barrel. </p><p>Gold prices settled lower as inflation concerns gripped Wall Street, with crude prices surging and the greenback growing stronger. June-dated gold shed 0.6% to settle at $4,727 an ounce.</p></div>

纳斯达克综合指数

标普 500 指数

标普 500 波动率指数

<p>华尔街的股票在地缘政治紧张局势加剧的背景下收盘下跌，特别是关于伊朗的局势。尽管纳斯达克和标准普尔 500 指数早些时候创下历史新高，但仍面临下跌，纳斯达克因软件行业疲软而大幅下滑。道琼斯指数也遭遇了大幅损失，因为油价飙升，这受到特朗普总统关于美国海军在霍尔木兹海峡行动的命令的影响。此外，关于伊朗首席谈判代表辞职的未经证实的报道加剧了市场担忧，导致市场波动性增加，这在 Cboe 波动率指数（VIX）中得到了体现</p>

Stocks Settle Lower as Middle East Uncertainty Grips Wall Street

- 纳斯达克和标普 500 指数周四下跌，前者因软件行业疲软跌幅超过三位数。  
- 道琼斯指数因油价飙升及地缘政治担忧遭遇大幅亏损。  
- 美油价格上涨至每桶 95.85 美元，黄金价格因通胀担忧下跌至每盎司 4,727 美元。

由于中东局势的不确定性影响华尔街，股市收盘走低