Stocks tumble as Middle East air war fans inflation fears - Reuters
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How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Iran war jitters return with another oil surge - Yahoo Finance.
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Iran war jitters return with another oil surge Yahoo FinanceUS stocks edge lower after oil prices climb more WRALGlobal Markets Swing as Investors Assess Energy Price Impact
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South Korea stocks crashed 18% in two days.
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US stock futures fall as Iran conflict rages on, inflation fears rise Investing.comStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures turn higher as Iran reportedly calls for talks to end conflict Yahoo FinanceStock futures reverse course to edge higher as traders monitor U.S.-Iran war developments: Live updates CNBCMarkets today: Oil shock fear hits Asian tech stocks while European selloff pauses The Globe and MailDow Set to Open Up After Earlier Fall Barron's
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Gold climbs over 1% as widening Middle East war fuels safe‑haven demand
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Gold Price Slides Down as Middle East War Ratchets Up Barron'sGold retreats on strong dollar, delayed rate-cut expectations
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Stock Market Today: Dow Dives 800 Points On U.S.-Iran Fears; Credo, MongoDB Fall On Results (Live Coverage) - Investor's Business Daily.
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**Summary:** The stock market experienced a significant downturn due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, particularly following reports of an air war between Iran and neighboring countries. This event has raised concerns about potential inflationary pressures as investors focus on the impact on energy supplies. **Why It Matters:** The Middle East crisis
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