U.S. stock futures slip, oil prices push higher as Iran war remains stuck in stalemate

U.S. stock-index futures fell on Sunday as the market rally stalled, while crude prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran. The move points to a risk-off tone driven by elevated geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, which could pressure broader equities at the open.

Analysis

U.S. stock-index futures fell on Sunday as the market rally stalled, while crude prices rose sharply amid the impasse in the war with Iran. The move points to a risk-off tone driven by elevated geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, which could pressure broader equities at the open.