The New York stock market closed lower across the board due to expanding geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. It is analyzed that investors' risk appetite significantly weakened as regional tensions heightened following additional military strikes between the United States and Iran.

According to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the 4th (Korean time), the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished trading at 50,687.07, down 620.72 points (1.26%) from the previous trading day. The large-cap-focused Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 index closed at 7,553.68, down 56.10 points (0.74%), while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index also finished the session at 26,853.98, a drop of 239.93 points (0.89%).

The biggest variable shaking the market this day was the situation in the Middle East. The United States and Iran exchanged additional military actions overnight, raising the level of tension. This clash is evaluated as the most serious confrontation since the ceasefire took effect in early April.

Market participants are closely watching the possibility that negotiations between the US and Iran could ultimately break down. While the two sides have reached a consensus on the basic framework for extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime transit route, negotiations over detailed terms remain delayed.

Concerns over international oil prices and the energy supply chain have also resurfaced due to the delayed negotiations and military clashes. Investors believe that if uncertainty in the Middle East is prolonged, it could act as a strong burden on global prices, supply chains, and corporate earnings.

[※ This article was partially assisted by AI. This article was written for the purpose of conveying market information and does not constitute a recommendation for any specific investment. Investment decisions and responsibilities lie with the investor themselves.]