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Neutral Market Analysis May 4, 2026

Market Summary — Post market — 2026-05-04

  • equity market retreated in afternoon trading on Monday, May 4, 2026, following an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions after the UAE intercepted Iranian missiles and reported attacks on U.S
  • military ships in the Strait of Hormuz
  • The broader selloff was broad-based, driven by a sharp rise in crude oil prices—WTI surged $4.44 (+4.4%) to $106.28/bbl—which pressured risk assets and pushed Treasury yields higher