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US stock futures steady after tech slump amid Middle East tensions

Futures for major US indices held flat following overnight declines in tech shares, with geopolitical developments in the Middle East in focus.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 19 Aug 2026 · 12:18 · 1 min read
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US stock futures steady after tech slump amid Middle East tensions

US stock futures remained little changed after technology shares fell overnight. Investors are closely monitoring tensions in the Middle East for potential market impact.

Further details on market drivers were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena Kovač
Central Banks Desk

Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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