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Dow Jones futures fall, oil prices rise as Trump sets new Hormuz target date; Palo Alto, Marvell are early movers
Oil prices rose overnight while Palo Alto fell despite strong earnings. New Trump tariffs loom. AI and metals led stocks Tuesday.
June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures stalled near record highs on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment, with a flare-up in the Middle East conflict signaling little progress in efforts to end the months-long war.
Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved higher after Iran suspended negotiations with the United States and concerns returned over crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude futures rose ahead of the U.S. Memorial Day weekend with traders waiting to see whether the U.S. and Iran can reach agreement to maintain the cease-fire and negotiate an end to the conflict.
U.S. crude prices were up about 7.7% at 11:20 a.m. ET, with the Nymex July West Texas Intermediate crude contract up $6.66 to $94.02/bbl, while August prices were trading $5.80 higher to $91.10/bbl.
Oil prices fell sharply as traders focused on the prospect of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough despite ongoing supply disruptions, declining inventories, and continued risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude oil futures reached a record Rs 9,260/barrel on MCX due to escalating US-Iran tensions in West Asia. Global benchmarks Brent & WTI also surged. Monitor Strait of Hormuz talks.
Crude oil remains in focus after events in the Middle East caused its price to double. Crude oil prices have declined from their recent high, but the jury is still out on whether they are heading for a new record high or will return to the 2025 levels at around $60 per barrel.
Oil futures turned higher and added to the previous day’s gains with the market still cautiously awaiting progress in U.S.-Iran talks and signs that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened in the near term.