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Stocks fall, bond yields surge and oil fluctuates as war keeps markets on edge

Stocks fell Monday alongside a jump in bond yields and erratic oil trading as geopolitical upheaval remained front and center for traders.

The S&P 500 ended lower by 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.9% as oil prices rose, pushing Brent crude oil back above $106 per barrel.

Other reports throughout the day that said Trump was open to offering Iran economic concessions in order to reboot talks and reach a deal also took some of the heat off oil prices. NBC News has not confirmed these reports.

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District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'

Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening the case of alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity.

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Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say

President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.

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Trump announces plans for largest steel plant in U.S. history to be built in Iowa

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