Stock futures are little changed as traders get set to wrap up a winning month: Live updates

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1. 11d ago

   US Stock Futures Decline After US Military Strikes Against Iran

   US stock futures are falling and oil prices are increasing following US military strikes against Iran. Despite this volatility, the Dow Jones is up 2.1% for August and is positioned for its fifth straight monthly gain. Traders are currently balancing geopolitical tension with upcoming jobs data and technology sector earnings reports. Some analysts estimate a 90% probability of a rate hike this year as inflation remains a primary concern for the market.

   Why it matters

   Market stability is currently tied to the intersection of Middle East conflict and US monetary policy. Investors are monitoring whether inflation will force the Federal Reserve to raise rates despite the economic pressure of geopolitical instability.

   Still unconfirmed

   • US stock futures are falling and oil prices are rising following US military strikes against Iran.
   • The Dow Jones is up 2.1% for August.
   • The Dow Jones remains on track for its fifth consecutive monthly gain.
   • Some analysts see a 90% probability of a rate hike this year due to inflation concerns.

   What to watch next

   • Upcoming technology sector earnings reports
   • Release of US jobs data
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. sports.yahoo.com — NFL Latest Updates - Yahoo Sports
   2. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Stock Market crash
   3. finance.yahoo.com — One place for your portfolios, metrics and more
   4. www.abc.net.au — ABC Pacific
   5. www.nfl.com — NFL NEWS
   confidence 50%
2. 15d ago

   US Stock Futures Dip After US Strikes Iran

   US stock futures are falling and oil prices are rising following US military strikes against Iran. While futures drift lower, the Dow Jones is up 2.1% for August and remains on track for its fifth consecutive monthly gain. Market volatility coincides with anticipation of upcoming tech earnings and jobs data. Some analysts now see a 90% probability of a rate hike this year due to inflation concerns.

   Why it matters

   The intersection of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and domestic economic data often triggers shifts in energy costs and equity valuations. Traders are currently balancing a strong monthly trend against new risks from military escalation.

   What is confirmed

   • US stock futures have fallen following US strikes on Iran.
   • Oil prices have risen amid tensions with Iran.
   • The Dow is up 2.1% in August.
   • The Dow is on pace for its fifth consecutive monthly advance.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The probability of a rate hike this year is at 90% amid inflation concerns.
   • The US attacked Iran for the first time in a month.

   What to watch next

   • Release of upcoming jobs data
   • Tech earnings reports
   • Further military developments between the US and Iran
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. www.cnbc.com — Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran; Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates
   2. CNBC — Stock futures are little changed as traders get set to wrap up a winning month: Live updates
   3. Investor's Business Daily — Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump As U.S. Strikes Iran
   4. Bloomberg.com — Oil Rises on Iran Tensions, US Stock Futures Dip: Markets Wrap
   5. Barron's — Stock Futures Drift Lower, Oil Rises Ahead of Jobs Data, Tech Earnings
   6. Moomoo — [Morning Brief] Probability of a rate hike this year at "90%" amid inflation concerns; US stock futures fall as US attacks Iran for the first time in a month
   confidence 90%