On the 8th (Korean time), major indices on the New York Stock Market closed lower across the board, impacted by growing geopolitical uncertainty stemming from difficulties in U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day at 52,924, down from the previous trading day. The S&P 500 Index closed lower at 7,503, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index recorded 25,818. The Russell 2000 Index, composed of small- and mid-cap stocks, also ended the session at 2,982.

The market reflected the possibility of renewed tensions in the Middle East as U.S.-Iran ceasefire discussions progressed unevenly. Additionally, profit-taking sell-offs, centered on technology stocks, led to a relatively steeper decline in the Nasdaq. Going forward, the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is expected to serve as a key variable for the stock market.

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