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national El Sudcaliforniano 2026-04-02

Wall Street Plunges After Trump Threatens Iran Attack

The stock market took a hit following US President Donald Trump's promise to continue targeting Iran 'with force'. The Dow Jones fell 596 points to 45,969, the S&P 500 lost 1.32% to 6,488, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.86% to 21,435.


El Dow Jones perdรญa 596 puntos, hasta los 45.969; el S&P 500 bajaba 1.32 por ciento, hasta los 6.488 enteros; y Nasdaq restaba 1.86 por ciento, hasta las 21.435 unidades

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