Markets retreat as Iran deal hopes fade, Dow sinks and gold climbs
TL;DR
Stocks fell on Aug. 11 as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal faded, with the Dow sinking over 180 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating, while gold settled at a two‑month high amid caution ahead of inflation data.
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