Wall St futures slip as US-Iran tensions cloud Middle East peace prospects

Wall Street futures edged lower as rising U.S.-Iran tensions renewed doubts about Middle East peace, weighing on risk sentiment at the start of the second half. Investors also held position ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming commentary, keeping near-term direction uncertain.

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Wall Street futures edged lower as rising U.S.-Iran tensions renewed doubts about Middle East peace, weighing on risk sentiment at the start of the second half. Investors also held position ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming commentary, keeping near-term direction uncertain.