Futures market activity declined on May 4, 2026, as U.S. stock index futures dropped following reports of an Iranian attack on a U.S. warship. S&P 500 futures fell 0.55%, Dow Jones futures declined 0.73%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.51%. Meanwhile, crude oil prices rose, with Brent crude reaching $111 per barrel, up 3.75%, and WTI crude increasing 5.54%. Perpetual futures experienced heightened volatility as traders responded to geopolitical tensions and shifts in the energy markets.
BlockBeats news, on May 4, amid reports of Iran striking U.S. naval vessels, the S&P 500 futures fell 0.55%, the Dow Jones futures dropped 0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.51%.
Crude oil continues to rise, with Brent crude reaching $111 per barrel, up 3.75% today; WTI crude surged 5.54% today.
