Stock futures were taking a breather Wednesday as a record run for the major indexes faced another stern test in the form of escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities and AI spending concerns.

Brent crude futures rose nearly 3% to $94 a barrel, which in turn prompted a selloff in government bonds

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Even as Oil Jumps on Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities

Oil prices climbed after fresh fighting threatened the US-Iran ceasefire, though US stock markets showed little sign of concern.

Crude oil surged nearly 8% – its best day since April 2 – after US strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, stalling the S&P 500's rally even as software stocks soared.

Oil Prices Rise Amid Mixed Messages on Iran Talks

Stock futures pointed to opening losses Tuesday as the AI trade and Middle East uncertainty looked set to pull markets in different directions.

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial…

Oil prices rose for a third day running on Wednesday and the dollar was on the brink of breaking above 160 yen as fresh hostilities flared in the Gulf after US-Iran peace talks…

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks struggled to build on record gains as growing strains on the ceasefire between the US and Iran sent oil prices higher for a third straight day.

Stock futures were taking a breather Wednesday as a record run for the major indexes faced another stern test in the form of escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities and AI spending…

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks struggled to build on record gains as growing strains on the ceasefire between the US and Iran sent oil prices higher for a third straight day.

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks struggled to build on record gains as growing strains on the ceasefire between the US and Iran sent oil prices higher for a third straight day and lifted…

Rising oil prices and renewed tensions involving Iran weighed on US equities on Wednesday, but Wall Street remained close to record levels as investors continued to bet on a…

(Bloomberg) -- A renewed advance in oil sent stocks lower as bond yields rose on concern that an escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran will hinder prospects for a…

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after the latest escalation in fighting raised concerns about the future of the US-Iran ceasefire, while US stocks pulled back from record highs.