Trump's Big Oil Criticism Sends Stocks Higher, Oil Prices Lower
U.S. stock markets were poised to open on a positive note, with futures for key indices indicating gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was set to rise by 1.2%, while S&P 500 futures jumped 0.3%. Nasdaq futures also gained ground, increasing by 1.1%.
The optimistic start to the trading day comes as oil prices slid lower after President Donald Trump's comments criticizing Big Oil for profiting from the Iran conflict. Trump's remarks sparked a decline in oil prices, with no specific details provided on the exact impact of his criticism.