Daily Market Updates: Stocks slip into September as war fears persist

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Stocks slip into September as war fears persist

Oil prices moved higher on reports of renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to risk aversion.

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Stocks declined heading into September as investors weighed ongoing war fears, according to WSJ Markets.

The outlet said oil prices rose after reports of new fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, a development that added pressure to broader markets.

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WSJ MarketsStocks Decline to End August as War Fears Persist

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