https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-futures-fall-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-hits-iranian-sites-in-the-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-futures-fall-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-hits-iranian-sites-in-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-futures-fall-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-hits-iranian-sites-in-the-strait-of-hormuz#u56072Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:15:16 +0000Wall Street indices rose Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he might support holding interest rates steady this month if inflation cools. This follows a period of market volatility triggered by US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. While the military action pushed Brent crude above $92 a barrel and initially drove down stock futures, investor sentiment shifted toward the Fed's potential policy stance. Indian markets previously saw losses in banking and auto sectors due to the rising cost of crude.Why it mattersThe conflict in the https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-futures-fall-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-hits-iranian-sites-in-the-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-futures-fall-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-hits-iranian-sites-in-the-strait-of-hormuz#u53545Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:32:54 +0000US stock futures, including Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, are falling while oil prices are surging after the US struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. This development has led to increased rate-hike bets and heightened tensions between the US and Iran. The situation is affecting global markets, with Asian shares being mixed.Why it mattersThe conflict between the US and Iran has been escalating, with both countries trading attacks. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and any disruption to it can significantly impact oil prices and global econo