Major Indexes Close Lower as Stocks Fail to Sustain Early Gains; Oil Rises Amid Iran Tensions
On July 20, 2026, major U.S. stock indexes closed lower after failing to maintain early gains amid a busy earnings season and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.6%, while oil prices rose due to heightened conflict involving Iran.
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