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Markets Bearish

Dow Slides as Geopolitical Tensions in Iran Drive Oil Price Surge

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on February 19, 2026, as escalating tensions involving Iran triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices. Investors are pivoting toward defensive positions as energy costs threaten to reignite inflationary pressures and disrupt global supply chains.

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Markets Bearish

US Markets Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Price Surge

US equity markets experienced a broad sell-off on February 19, 2026, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran sent crude oil prices higher. Investors are pivoting toward defensive postures as the threat of a regional conflict in the Middle East raises concerns over global energy supply chains and inflationary pressures.

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