
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have spooked investors, leading to a mixed trading day in APAC markets and a dip in U.S. stock futures. The heightened tensions follow a missile attack by Iran on Israel, prompting Israeli officials, cited by Axios, to signal a strong response within days. This geopolitical instability, coupled with a domestic port strike in the U.S., has created an edgy start to Q4 for global markets. Investors are also keeping an eye on upcoming jobs data and corporate earnings, including Nike and ADP payrolls, according to Reuters.
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Futures dip as Middle East tensions mount; jobs data on tap - Reuters https://t.co/b44c5rR1l9
🔵 FUTURES DIP AS MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS MOUNT; JOBS DATA ON TAP Full Story → https://t.co/2Jn1v0ZEX2 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a domestic port strike kept investors on edge ahead of data expected… https://t.co/cuaJ9PhCLo

