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Stocks sink amid renewed US‑Iran ceasefire fears

Equity markets dropped as renewed Middle East tensions raised doubts about a fragile US‑Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Published May 4, 2026, 10:38 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Stocks sank Tuesday with a fresh spike in Middle East tensions fanning fears over the fragile US‑Iran ceasefire. The two sides appeared to be no closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, weighing on investor sentiment.