US Equity Futures Slip as Middle East Conflict Enters Third Month, Oil Prices Rise

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• Rule-Based Analysis not AI OIL Bullish 60% 6h
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US equity futures were lower pre-bell Monday as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz continued, with

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on May 4, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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