US Stock Futures Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Concerns

US stock futures rose on March 16, with Dow Jones and Nasdaq showing gains after several days of losses, amid investor focus on the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump urged a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted by tensions between the US and Iran. Elevated oil prices and ongoing hostilities, including Israeli military actions and Iranian drone attacks, have raised concerns about inflation and global economic impacts ahead of central bank meetings.