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Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
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Key points President Donald Trump's comments about the ceasefire agreement raised doubts, leading to a drop in stock markets. Oil prices also rose, with the price of Brent crude increasing by 5.
Global markets experienced volatility on Wednesday due to concerns over the conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump's comments about the ceasefire agreement raised doubts, leading to a drop in stock markets.
The S&P 500 index initially fell by 1.1% but later reduced its loss to 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a significant decline, while the Nasdaq composite ended with a slight gain.
Oil prices also rose, with the price of Brent crude increasing by 5.2% to $78.02 per barrel. For more information on the current situation and its potential impact, readers can refer to the full report from KSAT 12.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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