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Global Stock Selloff Continues as Optimism on Iran Deal Fades

Markets extended losses for a second day as hopes dimmed for a US-Iran agreement, though oil prices recovered some ground.

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A global equity selloff stretched into a second day Thursday as initial optimism over the US delaying its deadline for Iran to reach a deal faded, according to Bloomberg. Oil pared earlier declines amid the ongoing tensions. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates

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MERIDIAN: Ordinary people could soon see higher gas and grocery prices as Middle East tensions simmer without a deal, squeezing household budgets in the months ahead. It also hints at a future where geopolitical flare-ups keep rattling everyday stability more often than we'd like.

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    Stock Selloff Extends as Iran Conflict Drags On: Markets Wrap(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-26/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates)