Dow plunges 500 points as oil surges on US-Iran war fears

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 500 points on Friday as surging oil prices and renewed fears of US-Iran hostilities rattled investors, with Brent crude topping $117 a barrel. The selloff followed reports of planned US and Israeli strikes on Iran and threats from Tehran, pushing oil to six-month highs. The Dow briefly dropped 800 points, while tech stocks recovered slightly after Thursday's AI-driven rout. The volatility precedes a critical week featuring Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with consumer sentiment at a five-month low and mortgage rates elevated.


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