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U.S. Stock Market Sell-Off Driven by Tech Shares and Geopolitical Tensions

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On October 19, 2026, U.S. stocks, excluding the Dow Jones Industrial Average, declined sharply, primarily due to a sell-off in technology-related shares. The Standard and Poor's 500 fell 1.21 percent, while the NASDAQ Composite plunged 2.60 percent. Simultaneously, oil prices surged following reports that Israel and the United States plan to resume bombing Iran after the midterm elections.

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The market plunge was accompanied by increased demand for Treasury bonds, causing their prices to rise and yields to fall. The sell-off and geopolitical reports contributed to volatility across global financial markets, including shifts in major currency valuations.

Market fears and sell-offs in technology stocks were reported across global financial markets, including in Tokyo.

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