US-Iran war key news. Central News Agency (New York, April 13, comprehensive foreign report) As the US military began blockading Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump earlier claimed that Iran proactively contacted the US hoping to reach an agreement. This news pushed major Wall Street stock indices to close higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 301.68 points or 0.63% to close at 48218.25 points. The S&P 500 rose 69.35 points or 1.02% to close at 6886.24 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 280.84 points or 1.23% to close at 23183.74 points. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 149.70 points or 1.68% to close at 9039.52 points. (Compiler: Chen Yen-chun) 1150414
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: 政治・経済News