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Wall St Futures Slip as Geopolitical Uncertainty and Mixed Earnings Weigh on Sentiment

Wall Street futures slipped early Thursday as investors grew cautious in the absence of clear signals on the U.S.–Iran war, while a wave of mixed earnings added to the uncertainty. Iran’s seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and its demand that the U.S. lift its naval blockade have heightened geopolitical tensions, even after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely. The standoff continues to keep oil prices above $100 per barrel , raising concerns about a potential inflation flare‑up.  Economists warn that even if the conflict eases, the global economy may take time to normalize after one of the largest oil supply disruptions in decades.  As of early morning trading, Dow E‑minis were down 0.73%, S&P 500 E‑minis slipped 0.50%, and Nasdaq 100 E‑minis fell 0.48% , reflecting a broader pullback in risk appetite.  Earnings added another layer of volatility. Tesla shares fell after the company boosted its annual spending plan to more than $25...
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Wall Street in Retreat Amid Record-Setting Run

 


The stock market is currently experiencing a record-setting run, but today, Wall Street is in retreat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3%. The decline is attributed to concerns over the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates.

The Fed has been raising rates to combat inflation, but this has led to a slowdown in economic growth. Investors are also worried about the ongoing trade war between the US and China. Despite the current dip, the stock market is still up significantly for the year.

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