New York, Oct 7, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears

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2026-10-07

Stock markets slid on Wednesday after a volatile day of trading for oil that saw the commodity rise sharply before closing lower after International Energy Agency member states said they were ready to release more strategic reserves. Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude futures had steadied Tuesday, helping Wall Street to new......

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