Stock Futures Fall as Oil Prices Spark Renewed Inflation Fears

Stock futures were falling ahead of the open Thursday as investors assessed rising inflationary risks from the conflict with Iran, and a flurry of earnings reports. S&P 500 futures lost 0.5% with contracts tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq down 0.6%. Inflation is on focus again amid renewed U.S. strikes against Iran and diminishing signs of progress in peace talks.