US Stock Futures Dip 0.2% Ahead of Earnings Week Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Published on 5/17/2026

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US stock futures, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), fell about 100 points, or 0.2%, as investors focused on upcoming earnings reports and geopolitical concerns from the US-Iran conflict. The Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) experienced a 1.5% decline, its steepest drop since late March, while the S&P 500 (ES=F) remained little changed. Crude oil prices also rose, with West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) increasing by 1.8% to over $107 per barrel. Investors are anticipating quarterly earnings reports from companies like Nvidia (NVDA) and Walmart (WMT) this week.
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