Global Markets Plunge, Oil Prices Soar Amid Iran War Fears
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Global stocks tumbled Tuesday, with oil prices surging, as fears of the Iran war disrupting global energy supplies escalated. U.S. futures pointed down, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts dropping. European indices, including Frances CAC 40, Germanys DAX, and Britains FTSE 100, also fell. Asia, particularly South Korea, was hit hard, with the Kospi plunging 7.2% and Japans Nikkei 225 losing 3.1%. Airlines worldwide suffered due to higher fuel costs and travel chaos. Benchmark U.S. crude climbed to $74.47 per barrel, and Brent crude rose to $81.30. Despite the turmoil, markets remained relatively stable, as past Middle East conflicts rarely caused lasting stock drops unless oil topped $100 per barrel.
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