US Futures Steady Despite Mounting Geopolitical Risks

US stock futures were little changed on Monday as investors weighed rising geopolitical risks following the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran.

In Friday’s regular session, the Dow tumbled 1.79%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.13%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.3%.

The market downturn followed Israel’s military strike on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and senior officials.

Tehran retaliated swiftly, escalating the conflict into open warfare.

Over the weekend, both sides launched further attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, fueling a fresh surge in oil prices.

Iran also threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments—adding to market jitters.

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, despite increasing pressure from President Trump to loosen policy.

The central bank faces a complex backdrop of tariff-related uncertainty and rising geopolitical instability.