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Impact of Middle East Conflict: Decline in the US Stock Market

The US stock market witnessed a decline on August 10. Crude oil prices increased due to concerns over energy supply.

Translated from the Hindi original · translation AI-generated

On August 10, the US stock market experienced a decline as investors grew concerned about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The energy crisis led to a nearly 5 percent increase in US crude oil prices. Brent crude oil reached $87.94 per barrel, while crude oil hit $82.35 per barrel. Meanwhile, the US President has demanded compensation for the deaths caused by wars in Iran.

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