US Futures Slip as Oil Spikes Following US Seizure of Iranian Ships

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The S&P 500 index retreated from its record high at the market open on Thursday, weighed down by mixed corporate earnings and escalating geopolitical tensions following the US seizure of three Iranian vessels. The Dow Jones fell approximately 253 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped 0.4% as global oil prices spiked. In London, the FTSE 100 index fell 0.6% to reach 10,391.16 points by 10:05 GMT, as prospects of a swift regional truce dim. Adding to the caution, the Bank of England issued a formal warning regarding the potential hit to global equity markets stemming from these tensions. These developments have reignited fears of energy supply disruptions and increased inflationary pressures. Market participants remain on high alert for further escalations that could dictate the near-term trajectory of global financial markets.

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