Global Shares Fall as Iran Conflict Concerns and Oil Prices Surge
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Global stock markets slipped on Tuesday as investors weighed the risk of renewed conflict in Iran and the sharp rise in oil prices.
The decline was most pronounced in the United States, where the S&P 500 fell 0.6%, and in Europe, where the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped 0.5%. Oil prices climbed to $90.50 a barrel, the highest level in two weeks, adding pressure to energy‑heavy indices.
The market reaction followed a spike in geopolitical tension after Iran’s military announced a new defensive posture in the Persian Gulf, prompting concerns that a flare‑up could disrupt oil supply routes.
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