(Central News Agency New York 21st Comprehensive Foreign Report) The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is expected to expire on the evening of the 22nd Eastern Time. Market uncertainty over the development of the situation after the ceasefire increased, and major US stock indices mostly closed lower today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 293.18 points or 0.59%, closing at 49149.38 points.

The S&P 500 Index fell 45.13 points or 0.63%, closing at 7064.01 points.

The Nasdaq Index fell 144.43 points or 0.59%, closing at 24259.96 points.

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 48.00 points or 0.50%, closing at 9647.22 points. (Compiler: Liu Wen-yu) 1150422

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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