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EconomyPublished: 23 July 2026 at 07:36

Oil prices continue to rise, Wall Street down, European stocks up

On Wednesday, oil prices continued to climb after new strikes in the US-Iran conflict, while stock markets showed divergent trends.

On Wednesday, January 8, global financial markets experienced contrasting movements. While Wall Street saw a decline, European stock indices rose. Oil prices continued to increase, reacting to fresh military strikes in the war between the United States and Iran. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, which affect energy supplies and market sentiment.

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