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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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Markets: US futures flat after Dow snaps win streak
United States stock futures remained little changed on Wednesday night (Thursday AEST), following a mixed session on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average break a four-day winning streak. By 9:20 am AEST (11:20 pm GMT), futures tied to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 were each 0.1% lower. In after-hours trading, Five Below gained 3.9% after the retailer posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and issued upbeat guidance for the second quarter. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86 on revenue of US$970.5 million, surpassing expectations of $0.83 per share and $966.5 million in revenue. MongoDB popped 13.7% after the software firm topped expectations and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. The company posted adjusted EPS of $1.00 on $549.0 million in revenue, beating market expectations of $0.66 per share and $528.1 million in revenue. PVH Corp. fell 7.4% after the company sharply lowered its second-quarter earnings forecast, blaming an “estimated net negative impact related to the tariffs currently in place for goods coming into the U.S”. For the first quarter, PVH still managed to beat estimates, reporting adjusted EPS of $2.30 versus the $2.25 expected, while re
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Wall Street mixed as traders sweat weak ADP payrolls
United States benchmarks closed mixed on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) after private sector employment data revealed the slowest hiring pace in over two years, clouding optimism around the U.S. economy and injecting fresh uncertainty into markets already grappling with trade policy shifts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91.9 points, or 0.2%, to finish at 42,427.7, snapping a four-session winning streak. The S&P 500 ended flat at 5,970.81, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 61.5 points, or 0.3%, to settle at 19,460.5. The latest employment figures from payrolls firm Automatic Data Processing (ADP) showed private sector payrolls rose just 37,000 in May, well below April’s downwardly revised 60,000 and significantly under the market consensus of 115,000. The result cast a shadow over Friday’s upcoming nonfarm payrolls report, which economists currently forecast will show a 130,000-job gain. Shortly after the ADP data was released, President Donald Trump took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on social media, writing, “ADP NUMBER OUT!!! “Too Late” Powell must now LOWER THE RATE. He is unbelievable!!! Europe has lowered NINE TIMES!” In a separate post, Trump also criticised Chinese President Xi Jinp
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Wall St gains as Fed flags risks, trade hopes rise
United States benchmark averages closed higher on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), lifted by optimism around U.S. trade policy, despite the Federal Reserve warning of increased risks to the economic outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 285.0 points, or 0.7%, to 41,114.0. The S&P 500 added 24.4 points, or 0.4%, to 5,631.3, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 48.5 points, or 0.3%, to 17,738.2. A notable contributor to the Dow's gain was Disney, which surged 10.8% after reporting stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings and an unexpected increase in streaming subscribers. Late in the session, chipmaker stocks rallied following a Bloomberg report that the Trump administration plans to rescind curbs on artificial intelligence chip exports. Nvidia jumped 3.1%, Taiwan Semiconductor added 1.3% and Micron Technology added 2.6%. Market gains were partially capped by declines in tech giants Alphabet and Apple, which fell 7.5% and 1.1%, respectively. A Bloomberg report indicated that Apple may introduce artificial intelligence-based search services within its Safari browser, which could potentially end its search partnership with Google. As widely anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee kept its benchm
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Wall Street extends declines; trade uncertainty lingers
United States markets extended losses for the second session on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) as ambiguity over international trade negotiations weighed on sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 389.8 points, or 1%, ending the session at 40,829.0. The S&P 500 fell 43.5 points or 0.8% to close at 5,606.9, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 154.6 points or 0.9% to 17,689.7. Tesla shares fell 1.8% following national data that showed a significant drop in new car sales in the UK and Germany - reaching their lowest level in over two years - even as the broader demand for electric vehicles increased. Registrations fell nearly 46% year-on-year to just 885 vehicles, according to the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), despite overall growth in electric vehicle sales. Year-to-date deliveries also fell sharply, down over 60% to 5,820 units. Major technology stocks also struggled, with Meta Platforms down 2%, NVIDIA easing 0.3%, and Microsoft down 0.7%. Market unease grew after U.S. President Donald Trump met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, their first formal meeting since Carney took office earlier this year. Despite this, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered a more optimistic outlook, stating the administra