US Stock Markets Live Updates: Futures slip as oil spikes after Dow hit fresh 2026 low

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US Stock Markets Live Updates: US stock futures edged lower after the Dow hit a 2026 low on Wednesday, as rising oil prices and inflation concerns tied to the West Asia conflict kept sentiment cautious.

US Stock Markets Live Updates: US stocks opened in the red on Friday, with broader weakness across major indices.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.67%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.82%. Besides this, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.4% in early trade.

Sentiment remains fragile as oil prices surge, with Brent crude rising nearly 7% to around $114.86 per barrel after fresh attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia. The spike has added to inflation worries and raised concerns about a potential stagflationary backdrop.

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