Stock Futures, Oil Prices Begin Trading Later Sunday After Iran Closed Strait of Hormuz
The article discusses the expected impact on stock and oil futures following heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has reiterated threats against Iran, raising concerns in the financial markets as trading resumes on Monday after a U.S. holiday weekend.
Author
Janet H. Cho
Source
Barron's
Published
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time
6:13 PM EDT
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Stock Futures, Oil Prices Begin Trading Later Sunday After Iran Closed Strait of Hormuz
Stocks resume trading on Monday in New York after a long holiday weekend in the U.S. (NYSE)
Stock futures and oil market futures are expected to respond late Sunday to renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed again on Saturday, and President Donald Trump renewed threats to bomb Iran.
