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Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War

Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War
NYT Business Sunday 02 August 2026, 22:31 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault as Iran.

The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault as Iran. [Image text:] MURPHY USA 79 5.30
Digest Pause (PERSON) Iran War (EVENT) Trump (PERSON) U.S. (LOCATION) Iran (LOCATION)
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