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Iran strikes 85 U.S. military sites in the Gulf, sparking a global selloff in stocks and a spike in the price of oil

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Iran strikes 85 U.S. military sites in the Gulf, sparking a global selloff in stocks and a spike in the price of oil

Published July 8, 2026 · Category: Markets

Overview

Good morning. On Fortune’s radar today:

  • Iran bombs 85 U.S.-allied sites in the Middle East.
  • Markets: Oil surges, stocks slide on war fears.
  • AI capex is hurting hyperscaler profits, ING says.
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