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  "id": 1491586,
  "title": "S&P 500 opens muted as Middle East tensions weigh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/s-p-500-opens-muted-as-middle-east-tensions-weigh",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:56:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-500-opens-muted-middle-east-tensions-weigh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The S&P 500 opened on a subdued note on Monday, Aug 17, as investors grappled with the possibility of increased tensions between the United States and Iran. Meanwhile, a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic provided a glimmer of positivity for some tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 69.3 points, or 0.13%, to 53,663.11 at the opening bell. The S&P 500 climbed 4.9 points, or 0.06%, to 7,790.68, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 55.5 points, or 0.21%, to 26,784.652.",
  "summary": "[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 opened subdued on Monday (Aug 17) as markets weighed the prospect of renewed tensions between the US...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Gold edges higher near $4,400 as softer dollar offsets Middle East inflation risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/gold-edges-higher-near-4-400-as-softer-dollar-offsets-middle-east",
        "published": "2026-08-17T05:48:33.000Z"
      }
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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."
}