Dow Futures Decline 0.5% Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade Announcement

U.S. stock futures saw a decline after President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the failure of peace talks with Iran. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped by 256 points, or 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures fell by 0.55% and Nasdaq 100 futures shed 0.6%. WTI crude oil prices increased by 7.9% to $104.19 per barrel as concerns over the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict rose. The performance of the markets is uncertain, influenced by geopolitical tensions and upcoming earnings reports from major banks, including Goldman Sachs (GS).