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US stock futures fluctuated as investors remained cautious over Middle East tensions, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures falling while Dow futures gained.
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US stock futures fluctuated as investors remained cautious over Middle East tensions, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures falling while Dow futures gained.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:11 GMT · 1h 58m ago
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Why
Investors are cautious over Middle East tensions and looking toward tech earnings, while oil prices rose after renewed conflicts over Iran threaten global energy supply routes.
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The retreat in chip stocks and cautious investor sentiment indicate potential volatility in the US stock market. Rising crude oil prices due to Middle East tensions could impact global energy costs and inflation.
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2 events in this thread- Markets22m agoShares of computer chip manufacturers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom came under renewed pressure.Open article
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- HIGHLiveminthttps://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-stock-market-today-wall-street-futures-edge-lower-as-chip-stocks-retreat-crude-oil-extends-gains-11784202841025.html
- HIGHTimes of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/us-stocks-today-july-16-2026-wall-street-ai-stocks-drop-again-crude-oil-prices-continue-to-climb/articleshow/132441261.cms