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U.S. stocks slide after Fed holds rates steady as Iran conflict escalates

July 31, 2026July 29, 2026 by Julia Santos

U.S. stocks slide after the Federal Reserve paused rate cuts and the war in Iran escalated, raising concerns about future rate hikes and market volatility.

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