https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-points-to-gains-as-us-raises-pressure-on-iran-and-trade-war-with-canada-intensifiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-points-to-gains-as-us-raises-pressure-on-iran-and-trade-war-with-canada-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-points-to-gains-as-us-raises-pressure-on-iran-and-trade-war-with-canada-intensifies#u48600Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:11:18 +0000US stock futures and shares are rising as falling oil prices ease bond market concerns despite increased US pressure on Iran. Traders are currently monitoring the Iran threat and awaiting Nvidia earnings results. While equity markets show gains, US consumer confidence has dropped to a seven month low because the Iran conflict has kept gas prices above $4 a gallon. Asian shares remain mixed and bond yields are steady following a speech on Iran by Bessent.Why it mattersThe intersection of geopolitical tension and energy costs is driving a divergence between investor sentiment and consumer confid