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Markets17 October 2026

U.S. stock futures drop over 1% on Iran conflict escalation; oil rallies hard

via Barron's

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell more than 1% Monday as the Iran-Israel war roiled global markets. Dow futures shed 551 points. Oil surged on fears the conflict will disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for energy supplies. Safe-haven flows and volatility spike expected.

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