US Stocks Rise as Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation and Bond Market Worries
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices fell again on Tuesday, which helped ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices.
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Oil Prices Fall After Trump Cancels Iran Strikes
Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday, with U.S. crude dropping 6% to $79.60 per barrel and Brent crude falling to around $83.40 per barrel.
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