Dow Jones lower by 1.79%,markets rattled as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

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U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday as escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran sent oil prices soaring and investors retreating from risk assets.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1.79%, while the S&P 500 closed down 1.13% and the Nasdaq lost 1.30%.  Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities late Thursday evening, … Read more