Dow falls nearly 600 points, oil hits $100 as Iran’s new leader to keep Strait of Hormuz blocked

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US stocks plummeted Thursday as oil prices hit $100 again and Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked – meaning prices could stay higher for longer.

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Dow falls nearly 600 points, oil hits $100 as Iran’s new leader to keep Strait of Hormuz blocked
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Dow falls nearly 600 points, oil hits $100 as Iran’s new leader to keep Strait of Hormuz blocked

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US stocks plummeted Thursday as oil prices hit $100 again and Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked – meaning prices could stay higher for longer.