LIVE BLOG01 Jul, 2026 | 05:47:09 PM ISTSynopsisDow Jones Today | US Stock Market Live: Wall Street futures edged lower as renewed US-Iran tensions clouded Middle East peace prospects. Investors stayed cautious ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks, while rate hike worries persisted. Nike declined after weak outlook, and Shutterstock slumped on a scrapped merger deal.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: US stock futures slipped as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dampened sentiment at the start of the second half. Investors awaited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech for cues on interest rates amid resilient labor data. Nike fell on lingering turnaround concerns, while Shutterstock plunged after cancelling its Getty Images merger. Oklo gained after regulatory progress. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Nike, Shutterstock drag while Oklo gainsAmong stocks, Nike fell after signaling challenges in its turnaround efforts, dampening investor confidence. Shutterstock plunged sharply after calling off its merger with Getty Images, triggering heavy selling. In contrast, Oklo advanced after securing approval for a nuclear reactor safety analysis, offering a rare bright spot in premarket trading.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Focus turns to Fed Chair Warsh and key data releasesInvestors are awaiting comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, particularly after recent changes to communication strategy, including the removal of forward guidance. His speech, along with upcoming ISM manufacturing data and the nonfarm payrolls report, is expected to provide direction on economic momentum and policy outlook.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Rate hike concerns grow amid strong economic dataRobust US labor market indicators, including a rise in job openings to a two-year high, reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates elevated. Traders are pricing in at least one more rate hike this year. This has shifted market focus toward inflation risks and monetary tightening.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Mixed signals from US-Iran talks keep investors on edgeIran’s refusal to meet top US envoys contrasted with reports of ongoing technical discussions in Doha, highlighting uncertainty around diplomatic progress. Repeated false starts in negotiations have made the situation difficult to assess. Investors remain sensitive to developments, especially given the region’s critical role in global energy supply.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Futures slip as geopolitical tensions weigh on sentimentWall Street futures declined in premarket trade as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over stability in the Middle East. The lack of clarity around peace negotiations and conflicting signals from both sides kept investors cautious. Markets opened the second half of the year on a subdued note, reflecting unease over geopolitical risks.