Dow surges, oil drops nearly 10% after Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-04-17 23:57 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Financial Markets, Business & Economy
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Stocks surged as oil prices plunged sharply on Friday, with US crude for May delivery falling 9.8% to $85.37 a barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open.”
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