Oil prices are jumping again. How the S&P 500 has performed on days crude has seen big gains may be surprising.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 8 Oct 2026, 5:33 PM MYT (1 d ago)

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The S&P 500 moves on days oil prices have gained 3% may come as a surprise.

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Oil prices are jumping again. How the S&P 500 has performed on days crude has seen big gains may be surprising.

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