US Stock-Index Futures Drop as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Rise

US stock-index futures and European shares have declined as Middle East tensions, specifically dimming US-Iran peace prospects, drive oil prices and bond yields higher. This surge in costs fuels inflation fears, causing a global bond sell-off with long-term government borrowing costs reaching multi-decade highs. Additionally, the issuance of AI bonds is impacting financial stability. These geopolitical pressures are increasing market volatility, threatening eurozone economic growth and shifting investor interest toward gold to hedge against instability.