hostilities

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—Gold futures fell as fresh hostilities between the U.S. and Iran and rising crude prices fueled inflationary fears, raising prospects of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Despite renewed hostilities, the market remains hopeful for a peace deal, with crude on track for a second weekly decline.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Optimism around the U.S. and Iran reaching a peace agreement, despite ongoing hostilities, appeared to be growing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Lee writes another letter to Grant, asking for “a suspension of the hostilities pending the adjustment of the terms of the surrender of this army.”

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly