https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-loses-more-than-270-points-as-oil-prices-pressure-stocks-amid-rising-iran-tensionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-loses-more-than-270-points-as-oil-prices-pressure-stocks-amid-rising-iran-tensionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-loses-more-than-270-points-as-oil-prices-pressure-stocks-amid-rising-iran-tensions#u44919Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:50 +0000US stock futures are little changed after a three-week win streak for the S&P 500. The Dow Jones lost over 270 points due to pressure from rising oil prices and increasing tensions with Iran. Wall Street futures are steady as rate hike fears ease and earnings buoy stocks. Retail earnings are expected to impact the market.Why it mattersThe stock market is reacting to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran. Higher oil prices and yields have hurt the market, with the Dow Jones experiencing significant losses. The market is also anticipating retail earnings reports