Stocks Decline Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Global stock markets retreated as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, with President Trump declaring an end to a ceasefire following military strikes against Iran. The S&P 500 fell by nearly -0.8%, while oil prices surged due to heightened geopolitical risks.

By Rich Asplund Wed, July 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM GMT+3 7 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 8, 2026, 15:18 UTC

Stocks Decline Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

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