US Stock Futures Decline Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
US stock futures, including Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones, experienced significant declines ranging from 1.1% to 2%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Concurrently, oil prices surged by approximately 9%, and safe-haven assets like gold and silver also rose as market risk-off sentiment increased. The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index remained in the Fear zone, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.