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U.S. stock market futures charts showing declines in Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq alongside surging oil price graphs amid Iran conflict tensions

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Sink While Oil Prices Surge as Iran Conflict Rattles Markets “U.S. equity futures plunged in premarket trading as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Dow futures dropping over 600 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts sliding sharply, and crude oil benchmarks surging 7-13% on fears … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Trade Flat with Jobs Data Set to Test Early 2026 Rally

Stock traders analyzing market data on multiple screens in a bustling exchange floor

U.S. stock futures are hovering near unchanged levels as Wall Street pauses after a solid start to the year, with the S&P 500 up about 1.45% year-to-date. Investors are eyeing Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report for December, which could either fuel the ongoing rally or spark volatility if it signals cooling in the labor market amid … Read more