U.S. stocks are experiencing notable declines due to rising fears over Middle East instability, exacerbated by Iranian missile strikes and a maritime explosion. As markets reacted negatively, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both registered losses across nearly all sectors, with energy stocks resilient amidst surging oil prices. This market turmoil follows earlier turmoil with First Republic Bank, which saw a catastrophic decline in stock price and investor confidence, highlighting ongoing financial uncertainties amid external pressures.
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