Stock Market Update
02-Mar-26 09:15 ET
Futures point to lower open as U.S. -Iran conflict escalates
Market is Closed
[BRIEFING.COM] S&P futures vs fair value: -78.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -363.00.
Equity futures continue to move lower this morning as conflict in the Middle East rattles markets.
While the major averages are poised for a considerably lower opening, there are a few pockets of outperformance, including defense stocks and oil producers, while gold prices also climb this morning.
CNBC reports that Central Command has confirmed that a fourth U.S. service member has died in the conflict.
