U.S. stocks fall, oil jumps 4% as energy shares hit record highs

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U.S. stocks fell on October 23, with the Dow dropping 1.23%, while oil prices surged nearly 4% amid Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 lost 0.52% and Nasdaq fell 0.21%. Energy led gains, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron hitting record highs. Consumer retail and gold declined, with spot gold falling below $4,000 per ounce. European indexes also fell. U.S. consumer confidence declined for a third month. Geopolitical news included potential U.S. action against Iran and a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky brokered by Melania Trump.


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