Stocks tick lower after Trump vows to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in coming weeks
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U.S. oil prices soared more than 10 percent after Trump vowed to hit Iran extremely hard in coming weeks.
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President Trump vowed to strike Iran "extremely hard" in the coming weeks, prompting a sharp sell-off in U.S. equities and a surge in oil prices that climbed more than 10% on Thursday. The threat of military action against Iran typically triggers market volatility due to concerns about potential disruption to global energy supplies, given Iran's role in regional oil production and shipping routes. Oil price spikes can drive inflation concerns and squeeze corporate profit margins, which rattled investors across sectors. The broader stock market decline reflects trader anxiety about potential escalation in the Middle East and its economic ripple effects. Markets are now watching for any clarification on the timeline or scope of potential U.S. military operations.
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