Dow Jones Futures Drop 253 Points, S&P 500 Hits Seven-Month Low

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U.S. equity futures fell on Sunday evening, with Dow Jones futures down 253 points (0.6%) as investors react to ongoing geopolitical tensions. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 793.47 points to 45,166.64, marking a move into correction territory. The S&P 500 declined 1.67% to a seven-month low of 6,368.85, while the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 2.15% to 20,948.36. The Asia-Pacific markets also saw significant declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 3.97%. These movements reflect investor concerns about the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global economic stability.