Stocks slump, energy prices surge as Iran war rocks global markets

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 17, 2025 in New York City.

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• Stocks slid and energy prices jumped on Tuesday as the Middle Eastern conflict shook world markets.
• Travel stocks extended their declines and energy stocks registered further gains.
• European natural gas futures surged more than 40% after Qatar halted production at a key LNG plant.

Stocks tumbled, and energy...