US stock markets open lower amid Middle East tensions
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US Stock Market
USA
September 9, 2026
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US stock indexes opened lower on Sep 9. Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw declines at the open.
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