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Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict

March 2, 2026

Wall Street opened sharply lower as investors reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader. The conflict has sparked fears of a protracted crisis, leading to significant declines in major stock indices and a shift toward safe-haven assets.

Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict

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Key Highlights

Dow Jones fell 183.5 points (0.37%) to 48,794.42.
S&P 500 dropped 54.5 points (0.79%) to 6,824.36.
Nasdaq Composite decreased by 346.1 points (1.53%) to 22,322.119.
Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and US bases in the Gulf.
Investors are moving towards safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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Wall Street slumps as investors fear prolonged Middle East conflict

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