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US futures slip as Israel-Iran conflict drags on
United States stock futures traded lower on Monday evening (Tuesday AEST) as investors remained focused on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran ahead of key economic data and central bank policy signals. At 8:55 am AEST (10:55 pm GMT) Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and S&P 500 futures fell 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.3%. The modest moves followed a rebound in regular trading hours. The Dow gained 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.9%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5%, leading the day’s gains. Investor sentiment was supported by a decline in oil prices, reversing part of last week’s sharp rally. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures each fell more than 1% on Monday after soaring on Friday following Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and energy facilities. Despite continued military action for a fourth consecutive day, markets found comfort in diplomatic overtures. According to NBC News, Iran has asked several countries — including Saudi Arabia and Qatar — to press U.S. President Donald Trump to influence Israel towards a ceasefire. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that the country’s objective in launching Friday’s offensive is to disman
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Dow rebounds 317 points as ceasefire hopes rise
Wall Street rallied on Monday (Tuesday AEST) to recoup some of last week’s steep losses, as investors bet the conflict between Israel and Iran might be contained and a spike in oil prices showed signs of reversing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 317.3 points or 0.8% to finish at 42,515.1, the S&P 500 gained 56.2 points or 0.9% to 6,033.1, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 294.4 points or 1.5% to close at 19,701.2. The rebound followed Friday’s sell-off, during which the Dow lost nearly 770 points and all three benchmarks dropped by more than 1%, driven by concerns over rising geopolitical tensions. Oil prices, which had soared following Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and energy sites, pulled back on Monday. Crude futures fell more than 1% as hopes grew that diplomatic channels could prevent a broader regional escalation. According to NBC News, Iran has asked several countries — including Saudi Arabia — to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Israel into a ceasefire. In exchange, Tehran is reportedly willing to show more flexibility in its nuclear negotiations. Despite continued hostilities into a fourth day, with Israel and Iran targeting each other’s energy infrastructure, investors took c
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US futures rise despite Israel-Iran escalations
United States stock futures advanced on Sunday evening (Monday AEST) even as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, with ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran prompting concerns over global economic stability and driving oil prices sharply higher. At 9:05 am AEST, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.7%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.9% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1%. The upward move followed a turbulent close to the previous week, where renewed conflict in the Middle East spooked markets. Oil prices spiked again at the start of the new trading week. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures surged 3%, trading above US$75 a barrel, as fears of supply disruption mounted. Iran’s threats to potentially shut down the Strait of Hormuz — a vital corridor for global oil shipments — added to market anxiety. Futures rise despite growing investor caution. Over the weekend, reports emerged that U.S. President Donald Trump had vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The revelation adds to already heightened tensions following Israel’s missile strikes last week, which Iran responded to with its own barrage of missiles. Both countries have continued to t
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Dow sinks 770 points amid Israel-Iran attacks
Wall Street suffered steep losses on Friday after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, igniting fears of a broader conflict and sending oil and gold prices sharply higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 769.8 points, or 1.8%, to 42,197.8. The S&P 500 fell 68.3 points, or 1.1%, to 5,977.0, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 255.7 points, or 1.3%, to 19,406.8. High-growth technology companies, which had been instrumental in the market's recent rebound from April lows, came under pressure as investors rushed to reduce exposure to risk assets. Nvidia fell 2.1%, AMD fell 2%, and Meta Platforms lost 1.5%. Crude oil prices soared, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures jumping more than 7%. Energy and defence stocks benefited from the surge in geopolitical risk. ExxonMobil rose 2.2%, while Lockheed Martin added 3.7% and RTX gained 3.3%. United States President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation via Truth Social, warning Iran to return to the negotiating table. “There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end. Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing
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Wall Street rallies as jobs report beats expectations
Wall Street closed sharply higher on Friday after fresh labour market data showed continued strength in hiring, easing concerns of an imminent economic slowdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 443.1 points or 1.1%, to 42,762.9. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at fresh 4-month highs, rising 1% and 1.2%, respectively. A key driver of the day’s rally was the nonfarm payrolls report, which showed U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May, exceeding market expectations of 130,000. Though below April’s revised figure of 147,000, the data helped calm fears of a broader economic deceleration. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. Tesla rebounded with a gain of 3.7%, reversing some of the prior day’s 14.3% loss, which was triggered by a public spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on social media. Other heavyweight tech stocks also supported the market, with Nvidia adding 1.2%, Meta Platforms up 1.9% and Apple finishing the session 1.6% higher. Earlier in the week, economic indicators pointed to a potential softening in the broader economy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, and private payrolls, as reported by Automatic Data Processing (ADP), rose by only 37,000 i

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US futures slip as Israel-Iran conflict drags on

Dow rebounds 317 points as ceasefire hopes rise

US futures rise despite Israel-Iran escalations

Dow sinks 770 points amid Israel-Iran attacks

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