U.S. Stock Futures Dip as Middle East Tensions Keep Investors on Edge

FomoAnxiety · 2026-03-03T23:32:12+00:00

U.S. stock futures fell after a volatile day influenced by rising oil prices and Middle East tensions, with indices down slightly. Traders anticipate upcoming payroll data and earnings reports for several companies.

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2026-03-03 23:32:12

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U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday evening after a turbulent trading day as investors continued to react to surging oil prices and Middle East tensions. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) were down 0.02%, 0.07%, and 0.04%, respectively, at 6:25 p.m. EST on March 3.

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In the regular trading session, all three major indices ended lower as the Middle East conflict escalated, though losses eased after President Trump said the U.S. Navy would escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed. Overall, the Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones fell 1%, 0.9%, and 0.8%, respectively.

Looking ahead, traders await the release of the ADP private payrolls report, with forecasts calling for 48,000 jobs added in February, up from 22,000 in January. Also, earnings from Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Broadcom (AVGO), Rigetti (RGTI), and Okta (OKTA) are scheduled for release on Wednesday.

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