U.S. stock futures dip, oil climbs again as investors brace for escalation of Iran conflict

U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday as markets braced for a potential renewed surge in oil prices this week amid the risk of the conflict with Iran escalating. The heightened geopolitical risk is driving a risk-off stance that could lift oil and energy-related assets while pressuring equity futures and broader risk assets.

Analysis

U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday as markets braced for a potential renewed surge in oil prices this week amid the risk of the conflict with Iran escalating. The heightened geopolitical risk is driving a risk-off stance that could lift oil and energy-related assets while pressuring equity futures and broader risk assets.