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Middle East Tensions Shake Markets | US News
Markets are rattled this week as oil surges and Treasury yields climb, fueled by escalating Middle East tensions—especially with Iran—dampening investor confidence. September’s historically weak stock performance adds pressure, while inflation fears resurface as geopolitical risks push prices higher. The Fed faces a tough balancing act: raising rates to curb inflation could hurt growth if tensions slow the economy. Futures show a mixed picture—with the Dow and Russell 2000 up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq down—while tech stocks like Dell and HPE gain on better forecasts, but the Magnificent Seven dip…
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