Stock futures tick down after Dow falls to fresh 2026 low: Live updates
By Sarah Min
Published on March 18, 2026.
U.S. stock futures fell after the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped to a fresh 2026 low, due to inflation fears. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also dropped by 0.18% and 0.2%, respectively. The drop follows a disappointing trading session, with the Dow falling by 92 points or 0.6%. The drop comes amid concerns that the U.S.-Iran war could lead to lower growth and higher pricing pressures. Despite these concerns, investors remain hopeful that the stock market could right itself, given strong corporate earnings and a resilient consumer outlook.
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