Middle East Tensions and Inflation Fears Shake U.S. Markets
Published on: March 19, 2026, 3:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. stock index futures dropped amid surging crude prices due to Middle East tensions. Despite a strong forecast from Micron Technology, their shares, along with other chip companies, fell as investors assessed high borrowing costs. The Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rate cuts added to the market's unease.
