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Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran, ending month-long lull
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter18 hr. ago

Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran, ending month-long lull

U.S. military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers marked the first such action in over a month, leading to a rise in Brent crude oil prices above $90 per barrel. The attack followed heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with concerns over regional stability and potential escalations. Markets reacted with volatility, as stock futures declined amid fears of further conflict. The development underscores ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets.

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Quartz logoQuartzIndependentCenter18 hr. ago
Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran, ending month-long lull

U.S. military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers marked the first such action in over a month, leading to a rise in Brent crude oil prices above $90 per barrel. The attack followed heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with concerns over regional stability and potential escalations. Markets reacted with volatility, as stock futures declined amid fears of further conflict. The development underscores ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets.

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