Futures Drop: S&P 500 and Dow Down 0.8% Amid Iran Tensions
Published on Β· Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOn April 19, 2026, stock futures fell sharply, with Dow futures dropping approximately 0.8%, and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures down by 0.7% each. This decline was attributed to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following the interception of an Iranian ship by US naval forces. In response to geopolitical risks, US benchmark crude oil surged about 6.9% to near $90 per barrel, while Brent crude followed suit, climbing toward $95. Major companies including Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), and United Airlines (UAL) are set to report earnings this week, impacting market sentiment further.
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