Stock Futures Decline, Dow Slips 417 Points Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Published on 5/18/2026

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Stock futures declined after a record-setting week, with Dow futures down 417 points (0.84%). S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures fell by 0.67% and 0.74%, respectively. Traders are also monitoring impending earnings reports from Nvidia (NVDA) and major U.S. retailers. Global bond yields increased, impacting tech stocks which led the market prior; the Nasdaq-100 dropped 1.5% on Friday. Crude prices rose, with West Texas Intermediate at $107.71 per barrel, reflecting geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.



