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Wall Street Plunges as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears, Oil Volatility

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Moneycontrol•14-03-2026, 08:59

Wall Street Plunges as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears, Oil Volatility

•US stocks closed lower, marking weekly declines across all major indexes including Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite.
•Concerns over the war in Iran and its impact on global oil supply drove market volatility and inflation worries.
•Crude oil prices fluctuated wildly; Brent crude settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since August 2022.
•Donald Trump's aggressive stance on Iran and Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightened geopolitical tensions.
•Despite softer economic data, the US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates due to persistent inflation and rising energy costs.

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