US Delays Strike on Iran's Energy Infrastructure, Causing Wall Street Decline

Market Update: US Stock Indices Decline Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Key Figures:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: -55.9 points, or 0.12%, to 45,904.25
• S&P 500: -23.3 points, or 0.36%, to 6,453.89
• Nasdaq Composite: -120.9 points, or 0.56%, to 21,287.187

Market Performance:

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US stock indices opened lower on Friday, reflecting ongoing concerns related to the Middle East conflict and the United States' pushback on the deadline to strike Iran's energy infrastructure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index both declined, with the Dow falling by 55.9 points to 45,904.25 and the S&P 500 falling by 23.3 points to 6,453.89. The Nasdaq Composite suffered the largest decline, dropping by 120.9 points to 21,287.187.