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It's Tuesday, March 24th, and these are your top

stories. Stocks fell Tuesday after a strong rally kicked off the week, as investors digested

mixed signals on the Iran conflict and a sharp move higher in oil prices. Stocks had jumped

more than 1% Monday on optimism around potential negotiations, but that momentum faded after Iran denied talks, and ongoing strikes with Israel raised doubts

about a near-term resolution.

Rising energy prices became the key driver, with Brent Crude climbing above $104 and WTI,

topping $92, lifting energy stocks by 2%, and making the sector the only

one in positive territory month to date. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ lagged as higher oil and geopolitical

uncertainty weighed on growth sentiment, leaving the broader market stuck in a choppy sideways

pattern, driven largely by headlines

out of the Middle East.

Speaking at a conference in Washington, D.C., J.P. Morgan's CEO, Jamie Diamond, said the

Iran conflict may increase short-term risks, but could ultimately improve the chances for long-term

stability in the Middle East, pointing to a growing alignment among regional powers

that could support lasting peace and economic investment.

He tied that outlook directly to markets, noting that stability is critical for foreign investment,

especially in Gulf economies that rely on it.

On artificial intelligence, Diamond warned the technology could disrupt the job market faster

than past innovations, potentially leading to significant unemployment if businesses and policymakers

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