Markten dalen als vredesakkoord met Iran uitblijft en Trump militaire opties overweegt

Diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire between the United States and Iran have stalled, prompting concerns about prolonged energy market disruptions and potentially forcing Washington to consider military intervention to maintain shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Stock market futures declined across major indices, with Dow Jones futures dropping 0.40%, S&P 500 futures falling 0.33%, and Nasdaq futures losing 0.28%. Oil prices surged in response to the geopolitical uncertainty, with U.S. crude futures climbing 2.7% to $97.97 per barrel and Brent crude rising 2.7% to $104.01. Gold prices retreated 0.76% to $4,695 per ounce as investors reassessed their portfolios amid the escalating tensions.