{"id":49488,"date":"2026-05-28T11:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/us-stock-futures-slip-as-iran-tensions-rise-ahead-of-inflation-data\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T11:36:33","slug":"us-stock-futures-slip-as-iran-tensions-rise-ahead-of-inflation-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/us-stock-futures-slip-as-iran-tensions-rise-ahead-of-inflation-data\/","title":{"rendered":"US stock futures slip as Iran tensions rise ahead of inflation data"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment ahead of a closely watched inflation report that could influence interest rate expectations.<\/p>\n

Tehran targeted a US airbase after Washington launched fresh strikes, adding to geopolitical uncertainty. <\/p>\n

The move came hours after President Donald Trump rejected reports suggesting he was close to reaching a compromise agreement with Iran.<\/p>\n

The developments pushed oil prices higher and renewed concerns about inflationary pressure, particularly as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatened global energy supplies.<\/p>\n

At 04:54 am ET, Dow E-minis fell 53 points, or 0.1%. <\/p>\n

S&P 500 E-minis declined 6.75 points, or 0.09%, while Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropped 63.5 points, or 0.21%.<\/p>\n

Oil prices rise as geopolitical tensions intensify<\/h2>\n

Oil prices climbed <\/a>more than 2% following the latest developments in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

US Treasury yields also moved higher as investors assessed the impact of rising energy prices on inflation.<\/p>\n

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz continued to add to market anxiety, with traders monitoring the possibility of prolonged disruptions to energy flows.<\/p>\n

Investors are now turning their attention to the personal consumption expenditures data due later in the day.<\/p>\n

The report includes the Federal Reserve\u2019s preferred inflation gauge and is expected to provide further clues on the central bank\u2019s monetary policy direction under new chair Kevin Warsh.<\/p>\n

Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior market analyst at Swissquote Bank, said a stronger-than-expected inflation reading could increase expectations for tighter monetary policy.<\/p>\n

Money markets currently expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged for the remainder of the year, though traders are still pricing in some possibility of a 25-basis-point rate hike in December.<\/p>\n

AI optimism and earnings support market rally<\/h2>\n

Despite Thursday\u2019s weaker futures, Wall Street has continued to benefit from optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and strong earnings growth momentum.<\/p>\n

All three major US indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, extending the recent market rally.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 was also on track for a ninth straight weekly gain, marking its longest winning streak since December 2023.<\/p>\n

Marvell and HP decline after earnings<\/h2>\n

Among premarket movers, shares of Marvell Technology fell 2.2% after the company reported first-quarter results.<\/p>\n

The stock has more than doubled so far this year.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, HP slipped 1.4% following its second-quarter results.<\/p>\n

The company warned that rising memory costs were expected to pressure margins.<\/p>\n

Drone stocks jump on funding report<\/h2>\n

Drone-related companies rallied after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was in discussions to fund drone firms.<\/p>\n

Shares of Unusual Machines surged 33% in premarket trading.<\/p>\n

AeroVironment gained 9.1%, while Kratos Defense & Security Solutions rose 11.2%.<\/p>\n

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