<div id="readability-page-1">Dow bucks the trend: The Dow closed up 0.32% despite global equity weakness, benefiting from its defensive sector composition. Oil and yields surge: Crude prices hit a three-week high and bond yields reached multi-year peaks as Iran tensions escalated. Diplomacy under pressure: G7 finance leaders met in Paris to tackle inflation, energy security, and debt risks linked to the conflict.</div>

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<p>The Dow rose 0.32% despite global market weakness, aided by its defensive sectors. Crude oil prices reached a three-week high and bond yields hit multi-year peaks amid escalating tensions in Iran. G7 finance leaders convened in Paris to address inflation, energy security, and debt risks associated with the conflict.</p>

Dow edges higher as Iran tensions rattle global markets