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Stocks Tumble as Iran's Leader Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed
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Stocks Tumble as Iran's Leader Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed

Major US stock indexes fell more than 1.5% Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel. Iran's new supreme leader threatened to keep the crucial Strait of Hormuz closed and warned that US bases in the region will be attacked unless they shut down.

12 Mar 2026
Oil Hits $100 as Iran's Leader Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed
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Oil Hits $100 as Iran's Leader Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed

Global oil prices surged past $100 per barrel Thursday after Iran's new supreme leader threatened to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz closed. Major U.S. stock indexes fell more than 1.5% as energy concerns roiled markets worldwide.

12 Mar 2026
Russell 2000's Remarkable 3.5% Rebound Amid Global Tensions
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Russell 2000's Remarkable 3.5% Rebound Amid Global Tensions

On March 2, 2026, the Russell 2000 defied market pressures by staging a significant recovery, illustrating the ongoing trend of capital rotation towards small-cap stocks despite geopolitical crises.

30 Jun 2025