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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as inflation, Fed rate-hike fears persist

Wall Street futures tumble as oil spikes and Fed‑rate worries loom, putting investors on edge

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 12:28 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 14:24 UTC

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The story so far

MarketWatch first reported that Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were set to fall as oil prices jumped on reports of tankers hit in the Hormuz Strait, while rising bond yields weighed on sentiment and upcoming ISM data and Palo Alto earnings were on tap. Seeking Alpha added that Wall Street was bracing for a weak September start, and Reuters noted futures under pressure from higher yields and oil. Yahoo Finance reiterated the drop, linking it to lingering inflation concerns and fears of a Fed rate hike.

The outlets differ on the primary catalyst—oil‑related supply worries versus inflation and monetary policy—yet all show futures trending lower. Investors face potential losses as equity futures slip, while commodity traders may benefit from the oil rally. Higher bond yields continue to pressure valuations across sectors.

At present, futures for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain in decline as markets await the ISM report and Palo Alto’s earnings release.

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The obvious questions

What caused the futures to fall?

Rising oil prices tied to reports of tankers hit in Hormuz, higher bond yields, lingering inflation concerns and fears of a Federal Reserve rate hike were cited.

Which data releases are markets awaiting?

Market participants are awaiting the ISM report and Palo Alto’s earnings release.

Which indices are mentioned as falling?

Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are reported as falling.

Topics

Dow S&P 500 Nasdaq oil prices Federal Reserve ISM data

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