US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady even as Middle East tensions escalate; Brent nears $120 by Live mint | March 19, 2026 6:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News The US stock market is expected to open flat as tensions in the Middle East rise and oil prices near $120 per barrel. The Dow Jones fell significantly in the previous session, with inflation forecasts revised upward due to the US-Iran conflict.
