Iran, futures and Dow Jones
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On Wednesday, the major averages rose on traders' hopes that there would soon be a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.
Stock futures jumped and oil prices dropped Wednesday following a report that the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war.
Unusual bursts of trading in U.S. stock and oil futures early Monday have drawn scrutiny after occurring shortly before President Donald Trump announced a pause in potential military action against Iran.
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Stock market today (Mar. 24, 2026): Stock futures down amid escalating tensions between US and Iran
The U.S. markets are now opened. The Dow is down 0.78% this morning, while the S&P 500 is off 0.52%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq is slipping 0.48%. The Russell 2000 is up 2.3%. Global benchmark Brent crude is up 3.
Stock futures pointed lower Tuesday, a day after major indexes ended sharply higher, as oil prices returned to gains. Meanwhile, the two-day Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates begins today.
Initial wild swings across markets following President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. and Iran had engaged in "very good" talks have started to fade in recent trading. Kneejerk gains have been nearly cut in half,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.