US Stock Market Today | Dow Jones | Nasdaq Live: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up as investors weigh Iran war developments

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East can lead to volatility in global oil prices, which directly affects India's import bill and inflation.

Maintain a cautious stance on sectors with high energy input costs if oil prices escalate.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the auto pocket. The current signal is mixed, so traders should watch whether the effect spreads across the sector or stays limited to a single name.

Watch whether the market validates this read through price action, volume, and breadth. If the headline matters, the signal should show up in execution, not just in commentary.

• •S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up.
• •Investors are weighing Iran war developments.
• •Risk flag: Escalation of geopolitical conflict
• •Risk flag: Sharp rise in crude oil prices