Stocks Decline Amid Rising Tensions and Uncertainty Over Middle East Peace Talks
Global stock markets declined as tensions in the Middle East escalated, with crude oil prices rising due to concerns over the future of peace talks between the US and Iran. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 all fell, with the Nasdaq 100 down 0.66%. The situation remains uncertain as a US-Iran ceasefire nears expiration.
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