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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as US-Iran war escalates, inflation jitters return

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures declined Wednesday as escalating warfare between the US and Iran pushed oil prices and bond yields upward. This volatility caused US stocks to edge lower and triggered a tumble in Asian markets. Global shares extended losses while a worldwide bond sell-off intensified. Investors are reacting to renewed inflation concerns and the direct impact of energy costs on market direction. Major indexes have now fallen for three consecutive sessions.

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  • ✓ Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures fell on Wednesday.
  • ✓ Rising oil prices and bond yields contributed to the decline in US stocks.
  • ✓ Asian markets tumbled due to US-Iran fighting.
  • ✓ Global shares extended losses and a global bond sell-off intensified.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

US-Iran fighting has triggered a three-session decline in major indexes and pushed the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2023.

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  1. US Stock Futures Fall as US-Iran Conflict Drives Oil and Yields Higher

    Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures declined Wednesday as escalating warfare between the US and Iran pushed oil prices and bond yields upward. This volatility caused US stocks to edge lower and triggered a tumble in Asian markets. Global shares extended losses while a worldwide bond sell-off intensified. Investors are reacting to renewed inflation concerns and the direct impact of energy costs on market direction. Major indexes have now fallen for three consecutive sessions.

    Why it matters

    The conflict between the US and Iran is directly influencing energy markets, which in turn dictates Wall Street's movement. Rising bond yields indicate shifting expectations for inflation and interest rates. These factors combine to create a broad sell-off across global equities and debt markets.

    What is confirmed

    • Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures fell on Wednesday.
    • Rising oil prices and bond yields contributed to the decline in US stocks.
    • Asian markets tumbled due to US-Iran fighting.
    • Global shares extended losses and a global bond sell-off intensified.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2023.
    • Major indexes have fallen for three straight sessions.

    What to watch next

    • Further escalation or de-escalation of US-Iran military actions
    • New inflation data affecting bond yield trajectories
    • Changes in global oil price stability
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. www.aol.com — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as US-Iran war escalates, inflation jitters return
    2. Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as US-Iran war escalates, inflation jitters return
    3. Bloomberg.com — Wall Street’s Direction Is Being Dictated by Oil
    4. AP News — World shares extend losses, while the global bond sell-off intensifies
    5. Yahoo Finance — Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields
    6. Investopedia — Stock Market Today: Futures Point Lower After Indexes Fall for 3rd Straight Session; 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2023
    7. www.europesays.com — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as US-Iran war escalates, inflation jitters return
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