US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 500 points on mounting inflation worries
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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US stocks today: Dow Jones crashes 500 points on mounting inflation worries
U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs as rising crude oil prices and surging Treasury yields triggered fresh inflation concerns. The selloff hit AI-driven tech stocks hardest, while markets reassessed rate hike risks under incoming Fed leadership, with geopolitical tensions and bond market signals dampening investor sentiment.
