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Wall Street Closes Lower as Iran Tensions Weaken Risk Appetite

By Tim Clark4 min read
A street light brightens a Wall Street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in New York. Stocks are off to a mostly higher start on Wall Street, Tuesday, Oct. 25, as traders take in a big round of earnings reports from big U.S. companies. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

New York, 13 July 2026 – Wall Street ended lower on Monday as renewed tensions involving the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, revived inflation concerns and prompted investors to reduce exposure to technology and other risk-sensitive assets.

The Nasdaq Composite led the decline, falling 1.55%, while the S&P 500 retreated 0.79%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.26%, with gains among energy companies helping to limit the blue-chip index’s decline.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.