Middle East Crisis

One A-10 Thunderbolt, known as the Warthog, was struck and left with a missing wing, while roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage and were placed back into service, a report claimed.

US stock futures fell on 8 September amid rising Middle East tensions and soaring oil prices, heightening inflation concerns ahead of the Fed's policy meeting. The S&P 500 was set to open 0.4% lower, with traders focusing on upcoming inflation data and interest rate expectations.

US stock futures showed mixed results on September 3, following gains in major indices. Bond yields fell, while inflation concerns lingered, as traders anticipated interest-rate hikes from central banks amid rising oil prices.

The Iran conflict may be creating an unexpected point of convergence between Washington and Beijing. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China have had “quiet conversations” on Iran during the G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Bessent also claimed the two countries have “more in common than differences” when it comes to Iran. His remarks came as the U.S. launched a barrage of airstrikes on Iran, triggering Iranian retaliation and escalating the conflict. The latest fighting has pushed global energy prices higher and added to pressure on Donald Trump at home. Could Iran bring the U.S. and China closer?

US stock futures showed mild losses on 28 August as traders awaited signals on Federal Reserve policy from the Jackson Hole symposium. Nvidia and Salesforce's strong performances sparked optimism, while Treasury yields rose amid solid job market reports and concerns of another Fed rate hike.

US stock futures rose on 27 August, driven by Nvidia's strong second-quarter results, boosting chip stocks and alleviating AI rally concerns. Nasdaq futures increased 1%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%.

Futures for US stocks slipped marginally as attention turned to Nvidia's earnings and the forthcoming PCE Price Index. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 fell slightly, while Dow Jones futures slightly increased, highlighting investor caution before significant economic announcements this week.

Dubai International Airport's passenger traffic fell 31.3% in the first half of the year amid disruptions from the US-Iran war. However, guest volumes rose steadily in Q2, with DXB expecting stronger traffic in the second half as airline capacity and connectivity recover.

The stock market fell on 24 August due to a decline in tech stocks and escalating Middle East tensions. With high bond yields pressuring investors, market focus shifts to upcoming inflation reports and potential US sanctions against Iran aimed at negotiating peace.