US Stock Market Today: Why Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Are Under Pressure
September 1, 2026 — U.S. stocks started September under pressure as investors reacted to rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields and renewed concerns about inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all moved lower during Tuesday’s trading session. According to Reuters, the Dow was down about 0.4%, the S&P 500 fell about 0.4%, and the Nasdaq declined about 0.7% during the session. Why Are U.S. Stocks Falling? One of the biggest concerns for investors is the recent increase in oil prices. Brent crude moved above $90 a barrel, increasing worries that higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated. Higher inflation can make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and can increase expectations for tighter monetary policy. At the same time, U.S. Treasury yields moved higher. Higher bond yields can put pressure on stocks because they increase borrowing costs and can make bonds more attractive compared with riskier in...