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Earlier, U.S. stocks swung sharply during regular trading as uncertainty about the war with Iran increased after Trump had threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight."

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Gas prices also increase, while global stock markets slip back after strong rally on Wednesday

Benchmark U.S. crude was 3.1% higher on Thursday at $97.30 a barrel.

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