Wall Street Slips as Middle East Inflation Fears Hit AI Stock Rally
By Owen Evans
Published on May 15, 2026.
The odds of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in December have more than doubled over the past week, leading to fears that the Middle East conflict could reignite inflation. Technology was the biggest factor in the decline, with eight of the S&P 500's major sectors trading lower. The rise in interest rates could negatively impact the value of the dollar.
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