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  "id": 10550779,
  "title": "US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-middle-east-war-drags-on-10550779",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/29/us-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-middle-east-war-drags-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. stocks fell on Monday as Treasury yields climbed higher following President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's offer of a seven-day truce. Oil prices increased, although crude finished below session highs as traders were relieved that Trump indicated he anticipated further talks. Wall Street indices experienced losses throughout the day, with the S&P 500 closing 0.8% lower. The ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran is causing market volatility at the start of the week, with yields reaching record levels, according to Jose Torres of Interactive Brokers. The geopolitical uncertainty is driving up oil prices, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may implement significant monetary tightening to tackle inflation. European markets were underwhelming, with London and Frankfurt closing 0.1% lower, while Paris remained flat. Asian markets finished mixed due to reactions to the trade truce between Washington and Beijing the previous week. With no end to the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in sight, European gas prices rose, and the UK's average diesel price hit a record high near two pounds per liter. Gold prices have dropped from their summer peaks as investors respond to the stronger dollar, making the metal more costly for non-dollar buyers. Iran proposed a plan during the United Nations General Assembly for a cessation of hostilities, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and alleviate the energy supply crisis. However, President Trump publicly dismissed Iran's latest proposal on Saturday but stated he expects discussions to resume soon.",
  "summary": "Rising oil prices driven by geopolitical risks raised concerns on Wall Street that the Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy to constrain inflation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-middle-east-war-drags-on",
        "published": "2026-09-28T21:51:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-middle-east-war-drags-on-10551488",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:05:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-stocks-fall-bond-yields-rise-as-middle-east-war-drags-on",
        "published": "2026-09-29T00:16:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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