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Stocks open higher on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop 6% as Mideast tensions cool
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite also saw gains, with the Dow rising 581 points and the Nasdaq up 1%.
8% early Monday. This comes after two weekly losses in a row for the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite also saw gains, with the Dow rising 581 points and the Nasdaq up 1%.
Crude oil prices have dropped, falling 6% as tensions in the Middle East appear to be easing. Brent crude is now trading at around $90 a barrel, down from last week's high of over $100. Further details on the market movements and the factors influencing them are available from national news sources, including the Associated Press.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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