# US Stock Futures Fall as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Push Oil Higher

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-08T14:46:52.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T14:46:52.000Z
Section: Investing

> Dow Jones futures dropped 0.9% in premarket trading Thursday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures also declined as supply risks pressured markets.

US stock futures fell Thursday as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns about crude oil supplies and oil prices rose.

Dow Jones futures declined 0.9% in premarket trading. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5%, while Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.7%.

Oil prices moved higher as attacks in the strategic waterway reached their highest level, raising concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies. The increase in crude prices became the main pressure point for US equities.

The moves followed a decline in US stocks Wednesday, when major indexes pulled back from record levels. The combination of weaker futures and higher oil prices points to a cautious start for US trading as investors assess the broader market impact of the attacks.