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Stocks slump, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Aimee Picchi , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 52,348, down by 577 points. Oil prices have also been affected, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate rising by 6.
A significant drop in the stock market occurred on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 52,348, down by 577 points. This decline is attributed to recent developments in international relations.
Oil prices have also been affected, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate rising by 6.3% and 6.4% respectively. The price of West Texas Intermediate is now at $75 a barrel, up from below $70. Further information on these developments can be found through CBS Texas, including the context surrounding the recent changes in the stock market and oil prices.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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