Stocks Set to Plunge After Trump’s Speech

President Trump’s vow to keep hitting Iran has investors running for cover. Stocks are expected to take a beating on Thursday after his Wednesday night speech left them unsettled. It’s not like we haven’t seen this movie before – Trump makes a provocative statement, and the market responds by losing its cool.

Oil Prices Surge

The only winner in all this seems to be oil, with prices surging in response to the escalating tensions. Because what’s a good old-fashioned international crisis without a side of soaring oil prices, right? It’s a mess, and it’s anyone’s guess how this will all play out.