Global shares decline as hopes dim for resolution in Iran after Trump's latest comments
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares dipped Monday across the board, as oil prices continued to climb after U. S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments dashed hopes for an early end to the war in Iran. France's CAC 40 lost 1. 5% in early trading to 7,548. 83, while Germany's DAX dove 2. 0% to 21,944. 26. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 1. 7% to 9,754. 80. U. S. shares were set to drift lower with Dow futures down 0. 5% at 45,659. 00. S&P 500 futures fell 0. 7% to 6,515. 25. In Asia, Japan’s benchmark 3...
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