Coverage dated October 8, 2026

US stocks edge further from their record as oil prices rise

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The price for a barrel of Brent crude is back above $104, while the U.S. stock market is pulling further from its record. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% Thursday and is on track for a second modest loss after setting its all-time high.

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Al Jazeera
US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 7, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Higher oil prices pull the US stock market further from its record (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 8, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Stocks are slipping on Wall Street after the price for a barrel of Brent climbed back above $104
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Higher oil prices pull the U.S. stock market further from its record (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Published Oct 8, 2026
WHEC Rochester
US stocks edge further from their record as oil prices rise (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Oct 8, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
The price for a barrel of Brent crude is back above $104, while the U.S. stock market is pulling further from its record. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% Thursday and is on track for a second modest loss after setting its all-time high.
The Columbian
U.S. stocks edge further from their record as oil prices rise (opens The Columbian)
Published Oct 8, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is edging a bit further from its record high Thursday.

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