Dow futures fall 300 points to start shortened week as oil prices climb: Live updates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-futures-fall-300-points-to-start-shortened-week-as-oil-prices-climb-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dow Futures Drop 300 Points as Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran War Escalationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-futures-fall-300-points-to-start-shortened-week-as-oil-prices-climb-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-futures-fall-300-points-to-start-shortened-week-as-oil-prices-climb-live-updates#u61941Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:41:01 +0000Dow and S&P 500 futures declined Tuesday following an extended weekend, with Dow futures falling over 300 points. Market downturns are driven by rising oil prices linked to renewed Middle East tensions and an escalating war involving Iran. In India, the Sensex slid more than 400 points and the Nifty fell below 23,700 as crude oil costs and concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured financial and energy stocks. Investors are currently monitoring inflation data and ongoing peace talks to determine market direction.Why it mattersEnergy price volatility often triggers broader equity se