Wall Street indexes open lower amid US-Iran military tensions
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US Military, Iran
Middle East / New York
August 31, 2026
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Wall Street indexes opened lower on August 31 due to military strikes between the US and Iran. Oil prices rose, fueling inflation concerns. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw declines at the open.
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