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03 Jun 2026, 08:42 UTC · 2h ago

U.S. Stock Futures Steady, Though Oil Rises on Mideast Escalation

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U.S. stocks are seeing a surge driven by the technology sector. — Tech leadership typically drives broader index gains and boosts risk appetite in growth equities.
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Ongoing escalation in the Middle East is weighing on sentiment in non-tech sectors. — Geopolitical instability increases risk premiums and can cause volatility in energy and defensive sectors.
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