Express news before the US stock market opens

date
09/03/2026
1. Influenced by the escalation of the Middle East conflict, soaring oil prices, and weak February non-farm payroll data last Friday, the three major stock index futures in the US experienced heavy losses, with the Dow futures falling by 1.02%, S&P 500 index futures falling by 0.89%, and Nasdaq futures falling by 0.91%. The VIX fear index of the US stock market rose to 35.02 points, the highest level since April 2025. 2. The German DAX index fell by 1.19%, the UK FTSE 100 index fell by 1.07%, the French CAC 40 index fell by 1.79%, and the European Stoxx 50 index fell by 1.59%. 3. WTI crude oil rose by 10.92% to $100.83 per barrel. Brent crude oil rose by 10.98% to $102.87 per barrel. 4. France confirmed that the G7 emergency meeting will discuss releasing strategic oil reserves to address the Middle East crisis. 5. Skyrocketing oil prices receive a boost! The largest oil-exporting country, Saudi Arabia, follows suit in cutting production, causing a crucial disruption in global energy supply. 6. Under the shadow of war, Wall Street veteran Adrian warns: the probability of a stock market crash this year has risen to 35%, with only a 5% chance of a bull market. 7. Micron Technology's stock price in the US pre-market trading fell by more than 1%, as Citigroup raised its target price from $385 to $430. 8. Oracle's stock price in the US pre-market trading fell by 0.75%, as Deutsche Bank lowered its target price from $375 to $300. 9. Live Nation's stock price in the US pre-market trading rose by over 6%, as the company reached a settlement with the US Department of Justice in an antitrust lawsuit.