Dow futures drop 300 points, worst week since October
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- Dow futures fell 300 points, indicating the index is on track for its worst weekly performance since October (CNBC).
- U.S. oil prices topped $86 a barrel, contributing to market anxieties (CNBC).
- Stock market futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all sank, with oil jumping ahead of a key jobs report (Yahoo Finance).
- Iran conflict fears are cited as a significant factor in the oil surge and broader market tumble (CNBC, Yahoo Finance).
Why it matters: Escalating geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices are hammering markets, signaling investor unease.
