US Stock Futures Dip 0.1% as Oil Prices Fall to $110 Amid Iran Tensions

On March 22, 2026, US equity-index futures declined by 0.1%, while crude oil prices fell nearly 1.8% to $110 per barrel after initially rising by 1.9%. Australian shares opened 2% lower, and the yield on Australia's 10-year government bond rose by 11 basis points. President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict is causing market uncertainty, with two-year Treasury yields climbing 18 basis points to 3.90% due to fears of rising inflation from oil prices.