U.S. stock futures were volatile overnight on Sunday as investors sought stability after another week of weakness in stocks while keeping a close eye on a surge in oil prices stemming from the war between the United States and Iran.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), S&P 500 futures (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) are all hovering near flat lines.
The week got off to a cautious start, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) falling for a third straight week, ending Friday at its lowest level of the year and its lowest since November.
Oil prices continued to rise as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to hamper traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The two crude oil benchmarks climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022. According to the latest developments, the U.S. attack on Khargah Island, Iran’s main export hub, deepens current supply concerns while also posing future risks as Iran promises retaliation against U.S. energy facilities in the region.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil (CL=F) was up about 2% at around $100.90 a barrel in early trading on Monday, while Brent crude oil (BZ=F) was up about 2.6%, hovering above $105.
Investors will also focus on domestic corporate and policy events this week. Nvidia’s (NVDA) annual GTC conference kicks off on Monday, with CEO Jensen Huang delivering a keynote speech, and the Federal Reserve plans to hold its second policy meeting of the year. The market generally expects the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged.
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Stock market coverage for Monday, March 16, 2026.
