Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures fall as US-Iran tensions flare up again to shutter Hormuz

Futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow have declined as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. This geopolitical risk is likely to affect market sentiment through increased risk aversion, leading to capital outflows from equities and into safer assets like gold or Treasuries. Energy stocks may also be impacted due to potential supply disruptions, while broader market indices could face pressure from heightened uncertainty. Traders will be particularly attentive to any developments regarding military actions or diplomatic negotiations in the region, as these could significantly influence market dynamics.

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is the US large-cap tech benchmark. NDX is more sensitive to rate decisions than SPX because of longer-duration cash flows, and heavily concentrated in Tech/Comms names — mega-cap earnings season dominates price action.

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