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Stocks are drifting on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop 6% as Mideast tensions cool
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on these international market developments are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
In international market news, oil prices have decreased by more than 4% after the US and Iran chose not to engage in fighting. This development comes as the two countries discuss a potential resumption of negotiations for an interim ceasefire deal. Shares in Asia were mostly higher on Monday, with a notable gain by Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT.
The company's shares soared upon their trading debut on Shanghai's technology board, making it China's most valuable listed company. Further details on these international market developments are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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