<div id="readability-page-1">What triggered selloff: Rising bond yields and oil prices, driven by Middle East conflict, pushed major U.S. indexes to their worst day in weeks. Fed shift adds uncertainty: Kevin Warsh began his term as Fed chair facing a divided committee and heightened inflation concerns, complicating policy direction. Investor rate fears: Markets now see reduced chances of rate cuts in 2026 and a growing risk of another hike as inflation proves sticky.</div>

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<p>Stocks fell sharply as rising bond yields and oil prices, influenced by Middle East tensions, led to significant losses for major U.S. indexes. The transition to new Fed chair Kevin Warsh introduces uncertainty amid inflation concerns, with markets now anticipating fewer rate cuts in 2026 and a heightened risk of further hikes.</p>

- Rising bond yields and oil prices, influenced by Middle East conflict, led to significant declines in major U.S. indexes.  
- Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fed chair introduces uncertainty amidst a divided committee and ongoing inflation concerns.  
- Investors perceive lower chances of rate cuts in 2026 and an increasing risk of additional rate hikes as inflation remains persistent.

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Stocks slide as yields, oil surge on Fed transition day