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S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs despite Iran war effects

EuroNews · · 917 words · By Quirino Mealha
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“The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions and alphabet songs regarding the letter 'S', which are completely irrelevant to the S&P 500 or Nasdaq indices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 30, 2020 · Learn to recognize the upper and lowercase letter S, how to write the letter S s and the sound that letter S makes. This series incorporates the modalities of visual, auditory and...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vniciwSnfH8
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web search NEUTRAL — S (minuscule: s) is the nineteenth letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and other latin alphabets worldwide.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/S
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web search NEUTRAL — S, s noun (SIZE) [ S or U ] abbreviation for small: used to describe or refer to someone or something, usually an item of clothing, that is smaller than average : Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, and XXL
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/s
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“On Wednesday the S&P 500 closed 0.8% higher at 7,022 points”
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The evidence provided contains general index charts and unrelated news about the S&P 500 dropping below 7,500 or gaining 87 points in November, but none of the sources confirm a close of 7,022 points on a specific Wednesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — View live S&P 500 Index chart to track latest index dynamics. SP:SPX ideas, forecasts and market news are at your disposal as well.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/SPX/
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web search NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 index gained 87 points, or 2.5%, reaching an all-time high on Nov.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/11/09/as-sp-500-roars-to…
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web search NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped 1%, dipping below the 7,500 level notched on Thursday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) lost 0.8% to fall back below its 50,000 milestone. Bonds were in focus …
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-do…
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“The S&P 500 is now 11% higher since it bottomed on 30 March and after it first dropped 9% during last month.”
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The evidence discusses general annual returns and a 4% drop in February 2018, but does not provide data regarding a bottom on March 30 or an 11% rise following a 9% drop in the preceding month.
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web search NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 has averaged about 10% annually.
https://www.macrotrends.net/2526/sp-500-historical-annual-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rob Arnott, founding chairman of Research Affiliates, is one of the most influential quantitative investors and researchers of the last 30 years, having prod...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9JRxxVwrb4
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web search NEUTRAL — For February, the S&P 500 fell 3.9 per cent, the first monthly drop since March. The decline ended one of the index’s longest monthly winning streaks on record. The blue-chip equity index is now up ju…
https://www.ft.com/content/1826a93c-1cd5-11e8-aaca-4574d7dab…
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“The Nasdaq Composite also posted a record, rising 1.6% to over 24,000 points”
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While one source mentions a Nasdaq Composite value of 26,247.08, there is no evidence provided to confirm a specific 1.6% rise to 'over 24,000 points' on the Wednesday in question.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nasdaq-100 is a stock market index made up of equity securities issued by 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasdaq-100
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web search NEUTRAL — NASDAQ Composite - 45 Year Historical Chart 1 янв. 2009 г. macrotrends.net.
https://www.macrotrends.net/1320/nasdaq-historical-chart
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web search NEUTRAL — Change. COMP Nasdaq Composite Index. 26,247.08.We are home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $14 trillion, helping to make the financial markets more accessibl…
https://www.nasdaq.com/
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“the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.15% lower”
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The evidence provided consists of Wikipedia and TradingView landing pages for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but contains no specific daily percentage change data for the Wednesday mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dow Jones Industrial Average daily closing value plotted on a log-10 scale.For example, a $1 increase in a lower-priced stock can be negated by a $1 decrease in a much higher-priced stock, even th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dow_Jones_Industrial_Average
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web search NEUTRAL — View live Dow Jones Industrial Average Index chart to track latest index dynamics. DJ:DJI ideas, forecasts and market news are at your disposal as well.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/DJ-DJI/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dow Jones today: Live dow jones data including live quotes and data, charts, news and analysis covering the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).
https://www.investing.com/indices/us-30
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“Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz... has been severely disrupted since late February following Iranian actions and a subsequent US naval blockade.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of shipping services for FedEx, UPS, and Pirate Ship, which are irrelevant to geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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web search NEUTRAL — From quick overnight delivery to budget-friendly international shipping, FedEx has the solutions you need. Open an account to start getting shipping discounts.
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web search NEUTRAL — Send and deliver packages faster and easier than ever. Quote, pay, and get labels on ups.com.
https://www.ups.com/ship?loc=en_US
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web search NEUTRAL — Save up to 87% with the cheapest USPS shipping rates and up to 85% off UPS rates, with no markup or monthly fees, no matter how many packages you're shipping.
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“Iran declaring the strait closed to vessels linked to the US, Israel and their allies.”
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Two independent news sources (Iran International/Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and News18) confirm that Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to vessels linked to the US, Israel, and their allies.
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web search NEUTRAL — Until the US–Israeli war against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz was open and about 25% of the world's seaborne oil trade and 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed through it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to vessels owned by or associated with the United States, Israel, or countries assisting their military campaign against…
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202603241547
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran Says Key Oil Route Closed For US, Israel And Their Allies. Curated By Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Strait of Hormuz only closed to the tankers and ships belonging to Tehran's enemi…
https://www.news18.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-open-to-all-bu…
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“The US Central Command also confirmed its blockade of Iranian ports took full effect earlier this week”
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The evidence provided consists of general Wikipedia and government pages about the United States, with no mention of US Central Command or a blockade of Iranian ports.
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web search NEUTRAL — United States - Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S. or US) or colloquially as America, is a country that is mainly in North America. It is made of 50 states, 1 federal district (…
https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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web search NEUTRAL — Get facts about the U.S., its laws, history, and statistics. Buy government property. Learn about the president and how to contact elected officials and federal agencies.
https://www.usa.gov/about-the-us
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“Brent crude stands at around $96.5 per barrel and WTI at $92.5”
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No evidence was found after searching for the specific prices of Brent and WTI crude oil mentioned in the claim.
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“the IMF cut the 2026 forecast to 3.1% from 3.3% previously projected”
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No evidence was found after searching for the IMF's 2026 growth forecast adjustment from 3.3% to 3.1%.
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“Headline inflation is now seen at 4.4% for the year”
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“US President Donald Trump also indicated that negotiations for lasting peace might restart by the end of the week.”
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“S&P 500 companies now forecast to report combined profits of over $605 billion (€513bn)”
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“During the 2003 Iraq War, for example, the S&P 500 rose over 25% in the first full year after the invasion began.”
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“The Gulf War of 1990-1991 saw an initial 11% decline in the index, but a strong relief rally followed”
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“Data compiled by the Royal Bank of Canada and other sources indicate that, across multiple conflicts, equities rose in the first year of hostilities around 60% of the time.”
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