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Wall Street Opens Lower After Trump Declares Iran Deal 'Over'
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U.S. stock markets started the trading day in negative territory following comments from President Donald Trump that an interim deal with Iran has ended. The statement triggered a rise in oil prices and broader market uncertainty.
Major U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced that an interim peace deal with Iran was "over." The statement has raised geopolitical tensions and prompted a cautious, risk-off sentiment among investors globally.
At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 166.7 points, or 0.31%, to 52,758.47. The S&P 500 declined 0.36%, or 27.3 points, to 7,476.54, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.44%, or 114.0 points, to 25,704.66.
The president's comments also had a significant impact on commodity markets. Concerns about potential instability in the Middle East sent oil prices sharply higher, with both Brent and WTI crude futures rising by approximately 5% in early trading.
AdThe market's negative start reflects the immediate financial reaction to the heightened geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the apparent collapse of the diplomatic agreement with Iran.