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The Dow fell 652.82 points to 52,215.16 on Friday, October 23, 2026 as Brent crude settled at $116.72 on fears of renewed US-Iran conflict; the S&P 500 lost 0.52%.

The IEA's October report, reported on 14 October 2026, forecasts world oil demand to fall 2.6 million barrels a day this year, with diesel tight into late 2027.