S&P 500 Futures Slip 0.4% as Oil Jumps 3% on Iran Threats, PCE Looms

3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 21

S&P 500 futures fell 0.4% Sunday, Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.6% and Dow futures dropped 183 points as investors weighed renewed U.S.-Iran tensions ahead of a key inflation week.
WTI crude climbed nearly 3% to about $78 a barrel and Brent rose above $81 after President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes on Iran while Vice President JD Vance opened talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland.
Thursday's May PCE report now looms as the market's next test after last week's hawkish Fed meeting pulled expectations for a rate increase forward to as soon as October.
That pressure follows a resilient week for stocks: the S&P 500 and Dow each gained nearly 1%, the Nasdaq rose more than 2%, and the S&P logged its 11th winning week in 12 before Friday's Juneteenth closure.

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Brent Crude Down 8% as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Roils Oil Markets: Supply Chain Disruptions and Recovery Prospects

Overview

As of June 21, 2026, Brent crude oil prices are highly volatile, with an 8% weekly loss reflecting deep market uncertainty. This volatility is driven by rapid diplomatic shifts, such as former President Trump reversing a threat to strike Iran, which immediately impacts market sentiment and supply expectations. The broader geopolitical landscape, especially crises threatening key energy chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, plays a critical role in shaping oil price dynamics. These events show how sensitive oil markets are to both diplomatic actions and ongoing geopolitical tensions, leading to swift and significant price adjustments.

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