Dow falls into correction as Iran war shakes Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 800 points Friday, closing down 1.7 percent as investors fled stocks amid escalating conflict in Iran. The index has now dropped more than 10 percent from recent highs, meeting the technical definition of a correction. War-related uncertainty typically triggers market selloffs due to concerns about oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and broader economic ripple effects. The sell-off underscores how geopolitical crises can rapidly shake investor confidence and expose equity market vulnerability to external shocks. Trading patterns suggest broader market anxiety extends beyond the Dow, signaling sector-wide caution heading into the week ahead.