Dow drops 650 points as oil tops $100 on Iran strike fears

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US stocks fell sharply Friday, with the Dow Jones dropping over 650 points, as oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on fears of a new US attack on Iran. The selloff spread from tech to other sectors. The Dow closed at 52,215.16, down 1.23%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined. Oil prices jumped over 3%, with Brent closing above $116, on supply concerns. Gold fell below $4,000 an ounce, and the euro weakened on French debt worries. European markets also closed lower amid Middle East tensions and slowing economic growth. The dollar strengthened against major currencies. Investors now await central bank meetings next week, with markets expecting rates to remain unchanged.


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