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Stock futures fell slightly on Friday as traders monitored developments in the US-Iran conflict, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearing correction territory. President Donald Trump extended a deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure, seeking an end to the conflict that has surged oil prices and hurt the stock market.
Stock futures were lower on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 91 points, or 0.2%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also slipped 0.2% each. This comes after the Nasdaq Composite fell into a correction, down over 10% from its record high in October. The Dow is nearing correction territory, down over 9% from its all-time high. President Trump extended a deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure to April 6. The move is seen as a signal that the Trump administration is seeking an end to the US-Iran conflict. A resolution to the conflict would be a boon for the stock market, which has tumbled since the US and Israel attacked Iran's energy infrastructure. Uncertainty remains for investors, with Iran's foreign minister reportedly saying Tehran has no intention of holding talks with the US.
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