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Sign InWall Street indexes and global equity markets fell as escalating geopolitical concerns in the Middle East outweighed optimism surrounding corporate earnings reports. Markets closed near session lows following the official suspension of U.S.-Iran peace talks, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average sink 293 points while the Nasdaq dipped over 100 points. Despite the sell-off, the Fear and Greed Index declined but remains within the 'Greed' zone, suggesting some underlying resilience. European shares remained subdued as investors maintained a cautious stance in response to the rapid shift in the geopolitical landscape. Beyond regional tensions, sentiment continues to be weighed down by concerns over Federal Reserve independence and rising Treasury yields. With crude oil prices holding near $90 per barrel, traders are closely watching whether corporate resilience can eventually offset the broader risks posed by diplomatic and monetary uncertainty.