Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly'

U.S. stock futures sank after President Trump offered no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict while saying the operation will finish "very shortly." The remarks pushed markets into a risk-off stance, likely increasing demand for safe havens and exerting downside pressure on equities until clearer signals on the conflict emerge.

Analysis

U.S. stock futures sank after President Trump offered no signs of de-escalation in the Iran conflict while saying the operation will finish "very shortly." The remarks pushed markets into a risk-off stance, likely increasing demand for safe havens and exerting downside pressure on equities until clearer signals on the conflict emerge.