US stock futures fell and oil climbed as Washington-Tehran talks were clouded by President Donald Trump's renewed threat to strike Iran. The move reflects a risk-off geopolitical backdrop, with crude supported and equities pressured by elevated conflict risk. The pound also slipped on speculation around Keir Starmer’s future as UK prime minister, adding a separate FX headwind.
US stock futures fell and oil climbed as Washington-Tehran talks were clouded by President Donald Trump's renewed threat to strike Iran. The move reflects a risk-off geopolitical backdrop, with crude supported and equities pressured by elevated conflict risk. The pound also slipped on speculation around Keir Starmer’s future as UK prime minister, adding a separate FX headwind.
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moderately negative
Sentiment Score
-0.35
