Stock Futures Slip Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Ahead of April Jobs Report
Stock futures declined as traders monitored rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited the April jobs report. Oil prices rose due to military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, while major indices retreated from record highs. Market participants are also looking ahead to Friday's employment data, which is expected to show modest job gains.
Topics: geopolitical tensions jobs report market decline oil prices U.S.-Iran conflict