US Markets Drop as Futures Fall Over 580 Points Amid Iran Blockade

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US stock futures declined sharply following President Trump's announcement to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with Dow futures (YM=F) falling about 1.2%, indicating a drop of over 580 points at market open. Contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) decreased by 1.3% and 1.4%, respectively. The previous week had seen performance gains of over 3% for the Dow, 3.6% for the S&P 500, and nearly 4.7% for the Nasdaq. Crude oil prices surged, with West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) rising over 8% to above $104 per barrel, contributing to inflation concerns.