Iraq & S&P 500
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Iraq: Iraq is a battleground where U.S.-Saudi strikes hit Iran-backed militias, killing at least 20 fighters. The Iraqi government denounced the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, straining its relations with both sides.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.7% as oil price spikes and tech stock declines weighed on the market.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.8% as energy gains were offset by declines in tech and AI stocks, reflecting broad market risk-off sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
S&P 500: US stock index that fell 1% due to oil spike and tech losses.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports are constrained by the Hormuz closure, reducing revenues. It is seeking alternative pipeline routes and has signed agreements with US firms to boost energy infrastructure.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has been volatile, near all-time highs but pressured by inflation and oil prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
S&P 500: The index has been volatile due to the conflict, reflecting market uncertainty.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is one of the Persian Gulf producers whose oil supplies have been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, and it has struck arrangements with Iran to move oil.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has scaled new highs despite rising energy costs and inflation worries, indicating that corporate profits have been buoyant in the first quarter, though margin forecasts are being cut for the second quarter.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the territory from which drone attacks on Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originated, with Iran backing groups accused of these attacks.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures rose, indicating a mixed but generally positive sentiment in the U.S. market futures.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a major Gulf producer whose oil exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the strait is crucial for its energy exports and global market stability.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed, reflecting a dramatic turnaround in US stocks as investors reacted positively to the potential peace deal between the US and Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> has been involved in oil export deals with Iran>>> and has seen drone attacks on Saudi Arabia>>> reportedly originating from its territory.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> dropped from its record high, reflecting investor concerns over the US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on the global economy and corporate earnings.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose slightly but remains under pressure from conflict uncertainty.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's foreign minister was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister, indicating its peripheral involvement in diplomatic discussions related to the conflict.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 notched its ninth straight weekly gain and monthly advance, driven by hopes of progress toward a peaceful resolution to the Iran war and a robust earnings season.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
S&P 500: S&P 500 rose slightly, but war uncertainty weighs on markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has welcomed the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a positive impact on its regional interests and trade.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has seen a positive reaction to the news of the peace deal, with futures climbing, indicating a surge in risk appetite among investors due to easing supply concerns and potential for lower energy prices.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's Umm Qasr port was the site of an attack on an Oman Shipping Company vessel, indicating the spillover of the conflict into its territory. This highlights the broader regional instability affecting its infrastructure and trade.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were mixed, reflecting the broader market's reaction to the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Iraq: Shiite armed groups in Iraq>>> are among Iran's>>> proxies. The deal includes a commitment for Iran>>> not to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries in the region, which implicitly affects Iran's>>> support for these groups in Iraq>>>.
S&P 500: Futures for the S&P 500 rose 1% due to optimism about a potential ceasefire in the Iran war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is affected by oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, but has been near record highs.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.3% as markets reacted to the escalation and oil price surge.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> is where militia allied to Iran>>> operate, from which drones have been launched at Saudi Arabia>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.
S&P 500: The S&P 500>>> has shown gains on optimism about a potential end to the war, indicating positive market sentiment towards de-escalation.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
S&P 500: Futures rose on hopes of de-escalation, reflecting market relief. Its performance is tied to oil prices.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> was involved in the Tanker War of the 1980s, a historical precedent for the current standoff in the Persian Gulf.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were mixed, reflecting the broader market's reaction to the geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace talks.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
Iraq: Iraqi Muslim women protested against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 ended Friday at fresh record highs, but its performance on Monday was mixed due to the geopolitical tensions, though tempered by tech gains.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been used as a staging ground for drone attacks on US forces and has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran.
S&P 500: The S&P 500 may be impacted by energy price shocks and economic uncertainty from the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures rose on the pause in strikes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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