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Wall Street falls with US attacks on Iran worsening energy costs and interest rates

Now2 September 2026 at 00:02

Wall Street registers significant drops in a context of growing unease in the markets. The United States' attacks on Iran are worsening energy costs, contributing to instability in the American stock markets.

The main concern is linked to rising inflation, which has been intensifying due to the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This phenomenon is having direct repercussions on debt costs.

Creditors are demanding higher interest rates as compensation for increased risk, which is putting further pressure on financial markets. This situation reflects investor nervousness regarding the current economic situation.

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