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Oil prices rise while stocks fall amid Iran war stalemate

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Oil prices increased as investors weighed renewed uncertainty linked to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz, according to NYT Business.

At the same time, stocks fell, reflecting dashed hopes for a breakthrough over the weekend, the outlet said.

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NYT BusinessOil Prices Climb and Stocks Dip on Stalemate in Iran War

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