The USA500 is currently trading below 5,000 levels.
Friday is poised to witness a lower opening for US stocks, following Israel's reported retaliatory strike against Iran.
Concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, a significant oil-producing region, have kept markets on edge. A broader conflict could pose risks to energy supplies and have repercussions on the global economy. Traders will closely monitor developments in the region throughout the day to assess the possibility of further escalation.
S&P 500 futures are down by 0.6%, indicating the potential for the index to extend its streak of declines to six consecutive days. Nasdaq 100 futures have dropped by 0.85%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are lower by 0.5%.
