Why Stock Futures Are Dropping as Iran Deal and Inflation Data Loom

New York, Monday, 22 June 2026.
U.S. stock futures fell sharply early Monday, with the Dow shedding 187 points, as investors brace for a critical week. The fragile Iran nuclear deal could slash oil prices, but its durability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Friday’s PCE inflation data—expected to rise—will shape the Fed’s next move, with rate hike expectations pulled forward to October. Markets are caught between geopolitical relief and economic anxiety, reflecting broader concerns over stability and policy shifts.