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A Futures-options trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 19, 2026

Stocks decline as crude gains with central banks on pause

Global stocks declined as Brent crude prices surged above $119 following Middle East attacks, while major central banks paused interest rate changes amid inflation concerns.

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