Dow Futures Drop Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions Over Seized Ship
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.9% as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Crude oil prices surged 7% as geopolitical risks increased, impacting global markets. The situation comes amid a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon that had previously boosted stock markets.
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