Chris Lopez explains Iran War’s impact on stock market

Apr 9, 2026
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by Fox Rochester Staff

Thu, April 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 08, 2026 in New York City. U.S. stocks surged today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping over 1,300 points amid reports of a two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

As the stock market reacted to overnight news surrounding the war in Iran on Wednesday, Brent crude dropped from more than $110 a barrel to under $95.

Chris Lopez joined ARC Rochester to explain what that means for investors.

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