U.S. stock market futures fall: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall on oil drop, Fed signals, and rising Iran–Israel tensions

U.S. stock market futures slipped early Thursday as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reacted to weaker oil prices, fading hopes of a Fed rate cut, and growing tensions between Iran and Israel with possible U.S. involvement. Investors are staying cautious after Fed officials hinted at just one rate cut in 2024, despite cooling inflation. The drop in Brent crude and a flight to safe assets like gold have added to market anxiety. With global headlines shifting quickly, traders are watching both Wall Street and the Middle East.