Stocks and oil prices slip on US and Iran deal doubts

United States and European stocks fell on Thursday, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.4% as oil prices fluctuated on geopolitical uncertainty. The decline followed record highs reached on Wednesday after strong semiconductor earnings boosted investor sentiment across global markets. Persistent oil volatility and rising Treasury yields threaten to sustain inflationary pressure despite robust corporate profit growth.

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