LIVE BLOG02 Sep 2026 | 07:16:55 PM ISTUS stocks trade mixed amid jobs data and Iran war tensions.SynopsisDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks traded mixed as investors assessed fresh US jobs data and escalating attacks between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%, while the Dow gained 0.4% and Nasdaq fell 0.1%. Oil prices held steady as the conflict raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stocks traded mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed fresh updates on the US jobs market and escalating attacks between the US and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and Nasdaq fell 0.1%. Oil prices held steady after the renewed conflict raised concerns over global shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are also focused on the US jobs market after an ADP report showed private employment declined in August. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Chevron plans $7 billion investment to double Venezuelan oil outputChevron announced a $7 billion plan to more than double its Venezuelan crude production to roughly 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years. The expansion follows energy reform in the country and expands Chevron's existing joint ventures with state oil firm PDVSA, adding new acreage in the Orinoco Belt under improved fiscal and commercial terms. Chevron's current production in the region stands around 290,000 barrels per day, all exported to the U.S. The move aligns with broader efforts to rebuild Venezuela's oil sector following recent political shifts and a push from Washington for U.S. energy investment, with other global firms like Eni and ONGC also expected to finalize agreements this week.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Uber to cut 3,300 jobs in management overhaulUber Technologies plans to eliminate 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10% of its global workforce, as part of a broader corporate restructuring. The cuts specifically focus on streamlining leadership, reducing the total number of managers across the company by 20%. Shares of the ride-hailing company rose 2% following the announcement.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Energy majors prepare new Venezuelan investment pactsChevron, ENI, KEO Capital, and Primavera are expected to sign major energy contracts in Venezuela as part of the country's recent oil sector reforms. The updated terms support expanding joint ventures with state oil firm PDVSA, including a planned investment of over $7 billion by Chevron to more than double its local output to 600,000 barrels per day over five years. KEO Capital is taking over operations at the Petrourdaneta project backed by a $350 million credit line, while ENI aims to broaden its footprint into the Orinoco Belt. Venezuelan Oil Minister Paula Henao and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright are slated to oversee the contract signings in Caracas.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Investors turn to jobs data for the next market cueEnergy stocks were among the few gainers as Brent crude prices moved higher, with Chevron and Valero Energy each edging up 0.4%. Investors are also looking ahead to Friday’s jobs report, which could provide fresh clues on the strength of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Recent inflation data has delivered mixed signals, leaving markets sensitive to any evidence that renewed oil price pressure could alter expectations for interest rates. The data may also influence sentiment after a period of heightened uncertainty around growth and monetary policy.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Dell leads premarket movers on stronger outlookDell shares jumped 8.5% in premarket trading after the company raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts. Hewlett Packard Enterprise gained 4.5% as Dell’s upbeat outlook boosted sentiment around spending on AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Magnificent Seven stocks edged lower, with Nvidia down 0.3% and Microsoft falling 0.8%. Alphabet and Tesla also slipped marginally. The contrasting moves highlight how company-specific earnings expectations are providing some support even as broader markets remain under pressure from macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Higher Treasury yields weigh on appetite for stocksEquities also faced pressure from higher U.S. Treasury yields, which make risk-free assets more attractive relative to stocks. Investors are navigating seasonal weakness as well, with September historically the weakest month for the S&P 500. Since 1926, the index has recorded an average September loss of 0.7%, according to data cited by Fisher Investments. The combination of elevated yields, geopolitical risks and inflation concerns is weighing on risk appetite, particularly as markets reassess the potential path of monetary policy in the months ahead.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: Rate hike bets rise as oil prices add to policy uncertaintyRenewed tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns over the direction of inflation and interest rates. Traders have increased bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike, with markets pricing in a 68% chance, up from about 37% a week earlier. Higher oil prices could lift costs for consumers and businesses, while weaker growth could leave policymakers facing a difficult balance between controlling inflation and supporting the economy. Investors are closely watching whether the latest geopolitical escalation translates into a sustained increase in energy prices.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stock futures slide as tensions revive inflation fearsWall Street futures slipped on Wednesday as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured equities amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Dow futures fell 0.15%, S&P 500 futures declined 0.25% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.52%. The latest strikes have pushed geopolitical risks back into focus, reviving concerns that higher energy costs could fuel inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Investors are also becoming more cautious as September has historically been a weak month for U.S. stocks.