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    US-Israeli Strike on Iran Weighs on Investor Sentiment as US Equity Futures Slip Pre-Bell

    Yahoo FinanceMarch 2, 2026 at 1:29 PMBearish1 min read

    Key Takeaways

    • 1Rumors of a US-Israeli strike on Iran are circulating.
    • 2US equity futures slipped significantly in pre-bell trading.
    • 3Geopolitical tensions are escalating in the Middle East.

    Reports of a potential US-Israeli strike on Iran are significantly impacting investor sentiment, leading to a pre-market slip in US equity futures. This event introduces substantial geopolitical risk and uncertainty into global markets, potentially driving a flight to safety. Investors will be closely watching for confirmation of the strike, the extent of the damage, and any retaliatory actions, which could further destabilize oil prices and broader economic conditions.

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