- US equity futures fell after explosions in the Saudi capital sent crude prices sharply higher on Thursday.
- S&P 500 futures slumped 0.6%, Dow futures fell 1% (nearly 500 points), and Nasdaq futures slid 0.9%.
- Brent crude jumped over 4% as Middle East tensions flared.
- Several explosions were heard in the Saudi capital on Thursday.
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“Futures for the S&P 500 slumped 0.6%, and Dow Jones futures fell 1%, shedding nearly 500 points.”
“Futures in the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid 0.9%.”