Stocks slightly lower due to Middle East tensions, uncertainty persists, futures point to modest decline

From Investing.com: 2025-06-23 09:24:00

Stocks pulled back slightly on Friday, closing 0.22% lower, but remain within current trading range. U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict led to lower open in S&P 500 futures and rallies in gold and oil prices. Futures now point to modest decline. Key economic data and Fed Chair Powell’s testimony awaited. Investor sentiment slightly deteriorated, with more bearish than bullish individual investors. S&P 500 lost 0.15% last week, but remains above bullish technical signal at 6,000 level. Nasdaq 100 closed 0.43% lower, VIX remains around 20. S&P 500 futures fluctuating around 6,000, sensitive to geopolitical news. Market likely to open slightly lower to flat today, but no confirmed bearish signals yet, consolidation within uptrend continues.



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