https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-traders-get-set-to-wrap-up-a-winning-month-live-updatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-traders-get-set-to-wrap-up-a-winning-month-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-traders-get-set-to-wrap-up-a-winning-month-live-updates#u57174Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:46:24 +0000US 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 mattersMarket stability is currently tied to the intersection of Middle East conflict and US monetary policy. Investors are monitoring wh https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-traders-get-set-to-wrap-up-a-winning-month-live-updateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-futures-are-little-changed-as-traders-get-set-to-wrap-up-a-winning-month-live-updates#u53673Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:51:26 +0000US 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 mattersThe 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 st