Oil Prices Rise and Stock Futures Fall Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz led to rising oil prices and falling U.S. stock futures on May 4, 2026. WTI crude topped $105 a barrel while Dow futures dropped nearly 0.4%. Conflicting reports from Iran and the U.S. Central Command added uncertainty.
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