US stock markets experienced a decline on July 8, 2026, as the US continued military strikes on Iran. The Federal Reserve indicated potential concerns that may lead to higher interest rates. Following Donald Trump's announcement at the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran is over, oil prices increased significantly, with Brent crude rising over 5% to surpass $80 per barrel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1.09%, or 500 points, while the S&P 500 recorded a slight loss and the Nasdaq saw a minor increase. Earlier in the day, global stock markets also declined, with the UK's FTSE 100 down 1% and Japan's Nikkei falling by 2.1%.
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US Stock Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Strikes in Iran and Interest Rate Concerns
On July 8, 2026, US stock markets fell as military strikes on Iran continued and the Federal Reserve expressed concerns about potential interest rate hikes. The Dow dropped 1.09%, while oil prices surged following Trump's declaration of the end of the Iran-US ceasefire.
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