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Global Stock Rally Extends, Oil Advances on Iran: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·August 9, 2026·1 min read

Global stocks traded near record highs as Asian investors renewed bets on AI stocks after a month of volatility. Oil extended gains as Iran rejected US talks and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive, driving market uncertainty in the macro-finance landscape.

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