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On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the US markets showed a mixed picture. The Dow Jones lost 1.1% to 52,348 points, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 7,483 points, while the Nasdaq Composite shook off earlier losses and gained 0.2% to 25,871 points. New tensions in the Middle East weighed on the market, following US President Donald Trump's declaration of the ceasefire with Iran as terminated and the prospect of further attacks. As a result, oil prices surged, bringing inflation and interest rate fears back into focus. In contrast, the chip sector presented...