U.S. Futures Rise Amid Iran Tensions, Oracle and Adobe Earnings
U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday as investors monitored the U.S.-Iran conflict, oil price movements, and key economic data releases. At early trading hours, Dow futures climbed by 0.4%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased slightly by 0.1%. The previous session saw declines in major indices due to military tensions between the U.S. and Iran affecting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July, contributing to higher Treasury yields as investors priced in inflationary pressures. Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE), both set to report earnings after market close on Thursday, are under investor scrutiny amid expansion plans into AI infrastructure. President Donald Trump claimed at a rally that the conflict with Iran would end post-midterm elections in November 2026. The European Central Bank is also expected to raise interest rates following its latest policy meeting.
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