As Trump spoke, U.S. stock index futures declined, and oil prices continued to rise.

BlockBeatNews · 2026-04-02T01:35:55+00:00

BlockBeats News, on April 2nd, as U.S. President Trump delivered a speech on the Iran war, U.S. stock index futures declined. The S&P 500 futures are currently down 0.5%. WTI crude oil broke through $103 per barrel, rising 4.07% intraday. Brent crude oil surged $4 intraday, currently at $102.86 per barrel, up 4.06%. According to reports, Trump stated that if no agreement is reached, the U.S. will target Iran's energy facilities.

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2026-04-02 01:35:55

BlockBeats message: On April 2, as US President Trump spoke about the Iran war, US stock index futures fell. S&P 500 index futures are down 0.5% latest.

WTI crude oil breaks above $103 per barrel, up 4.07% during the day. Brent crude oil surged by $4 during the day; it is currently at $102.86 per barrel, up 4.06%. On the news front, Trump said that if no agreement is reached, he will strike Iran’s energy facilities.

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