Late Sunday, U.S. stock futures fell sharply while oil prices surged as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated following a naval confrontation in the Gulf of Oman. Stock Futures Slide As Geopolitical Risks Mount Dow futures fell 455.

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After a three-week-long rally that’s brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.

US stock index futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would indefinitely postpone any attack on Iran. The development eased immediate con

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Crude futures rose with the market in suspense not knowing whether Iran will send a delegation to Pakistan for planned talks with the U.S. as the Wednesday deadline for the end of the cease-fire approaches.

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Crude oil gained after the US said it was expanding its blockade of Iran to "all ships, regardless of nationality" and will pursue Iran-linked ships beyond the Middle East if necessary.

U.S. natural gas futures started the week higher and Ritterbusch & Associates said futures appeared more driven by the cooler temperature outlook than by the rebound in oil prices.

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