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Wall Street falls as US attacks on Iran aggravate energy costs and interest rates

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 23:02

The New York stock exchange closed lower today, affected by investor unease in the face of the resumption of US attacks on Iran. This military escalation contributed to aggravating the rise in oil prices and interest rates.

The North American markets felt the direct impact of this geopolitical tension, with investors reacting negatively to the increase in energy costs. Oil recorded significant gains, fueling concerns about inflation.

The stock market sector was penalized by the combination of these factors, with the main indices indicating relevant losses in the session. Interest rates also rose, reflecting market expectations regarding the worsening of the international scenario.

The resumption of US attacks on Iran emerges as the main catalyst for this market instability, at a time when investors were already showing vulnerability to geopolitical events.

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