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news El Financiero 2026-04-02

Wall Street Closes Red After Trump Threats to Iran

Wall Street opened red on Thursday as investors lost hope of a quick end to the war with Iran, following President Trump's promise to continue attacking the country with 'force'. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.28% and the S&P 500 declined 1.32%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 1.86%. Oil prices surged 13% as investors sought safe-haven assets.

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