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Stocks Drop as Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Midterms

Updated 2026-10-23 22:50 UTC 1 source Negative

U.S. stocks fell on Friday due to rising oil prices amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, potentially impacting upcoming midterm elections.

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Stocks slide as oil prices rise again ahead of midterms Stocks tumbled on Friday, as oil prices rose again amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
2026-10-23 22:21 UTC
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