Trump Eases Tensions with Iran, Oil Prices Plummet as US Stock Futures Rise
US stock futures rose in pre-market trading on August 3 as tensions between the US and Iran eased. Following President Trump's announcement that military action against Iran was suspended, oil prices plummeted below $80 per barrel.
The Dow futures jumped 1.02%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.65% and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.35%. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI crude dropping over 8% to around $79.5 and Brent crude trading at $83.5.
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