US futures fall as Iran peace hopes fade

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Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: US stock futures fall as fading Iran peace hopes lift oil prices, yields18 Aug 2026 | 05:59:31 PM IST

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Dow Jones Today | US Stock Market Live: The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond stood at its highest since 2007, while that on the benchmark 10-year maturity held near its highest level since January 2025.

Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped on Tuesday, with oil holding near recent highs and government bond yields hitting multi-year peaks as chances of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran waned, rekindling inflation concerns.

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Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Tech stocks slide as elevated Treasury yields pressure valuations

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Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: 30-year Treasury yield hits 2007 high; 10-year nears January 2025 peak

The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond stood at its highest since 2007, while that on the benchmark 10-year maturity held near its highest level since January 2025.

Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall as Iran peace hopes fade, yields surge

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures declined on Tuesday as oil held near recent highs and government bond yields reached multi-year peaks, reviving inflation worries as prospects for a US-Iran peace deal diminished. At 6:40 a.m. While S&P 500 E-minis fell 36.75 points, or 0.47%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropped 362.75 points, or 1.21%.

, ET, Dow E-minis rose 18 points, or 0.03%.