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US Stocks Slide on Trump Iran War Threat; Oil and Gold Rally

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  • US equity indexes fell this week following President Trump's threat of severe economic sanctions against Iran.
  • Rising geopolitical tensions boosted oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold.
  • The Fed held rates steady, while mixed economic data and upcoming trade negotiations with Canada added to market uncertainty.
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