US equity futures flat after Middle East flare-up lifts oil, yields
U.S. stock indices ended lower Tuesday as Middle East flare-ups pushed oil prices higher and lifted bond yields. Traders cited concern the Federal Reserve might hike rates at its September meeting.
U.S. stock indices ended lower on Tuesday as geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and raised bond yields, adding to investor concerns the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates in its September meeting.The S&P 500 ended Tuesday 0.7% lower, while the Nasdaq 100 fell…