Iran, Israel and equity markets
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Relative calm returned to global markets, with stocks climbing and oil sinking alongside gold as fears subsided that Israel’s war against Iran would escalate into a wider conflict. Equities extended gains on news reports Iran is signaling it wants to restart talks over nuclear programs.
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The ripple effect of the back-to-back strikes between Israel and Iran were seen in the U.S. stock market on Friday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.