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📅April 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
US stocks fall and oil rises amid Trump's Iran war escalation threats; global economy faces instability, inflation, and growth risks from prolonged conflict.
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US Stock Futures Plunge as Trump Signals Iran War Escalation
US equity-index futures dropped sharply after President Donald Trump indicated a major escalation in the Iran war. Oil prices extended gains due to heightened geopolitical tensions. Markets react to increased uncertainty in global energy supplies.