US stock futures slip as Middle East war de-escalation remains uncertain
Corroborated by 3 sources from 3 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to seekingalpha.com, due to the broadening conflict in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Feb.
Sources
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The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/who-warns-of-health-crisis-unfolding-in-real-time-across-middle-east
2
Seeking Alpha Market News
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4886066-middle-east-war-pressures-copper-prices-could-impact-nickel-production?source=feed_all_articles
3
The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/26/iran-war-live-updates-trump-deal-us-military-strikes-israel-lebanon-hezbollah
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Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/us-stock-futures-slip-as-middle-east-war-deescalation-remains-uncertain-4581699