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Stocks Slide as Oil Spikes on US–Iran Tension | Closing Bell

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The US stock market experienced a decline due to rising oil prices caused by escalating US-Iran tensions, indicating a shift in investor sentiment towards caution and risk aversion.

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Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

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