Stocks fell for a fourth straight week as oil prices and Treasury yields climbed.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 19, 2026. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Stocks declined for a fourth consecutive week as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment and reduced appetite for risky assets.
The downturn came as continued disruptions to Middle East energy supplies pushed oil prices higher, fueling inflation fears.
