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Business & Economy · United StatesUS stocks dip on Iran tensions as Anthropic revenue forecast lifts tech shares
US stock markets closed lower on 17 August 2026 as investors weighed renewed US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% to 53,459 points, while the Nasdaq Composite remained near flat, supported by strong revenue forecasts from AI company Anthropic and gains in chipmaker stocks.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump cancels planned Iran escalation after military warnings
President Trump called off a planned military escalation against Iran after warnings from military advisors about high casualties and low missile stocks. The US has evacuated bases in Iraq and relocated forces to Israel, while Iran denies negotiations and threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.
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