US-Iran Tensions Cause Drop in Stock Market Futures and Oil Price Rise
US-Iran tensions have caused a decline in stock market futures, with Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures falling by 0.6% to 0.7%. The situation has also led to a rise in oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate crude at $88 per barrel and Brent crude above $96. The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions and inflation.
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