US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Rise As Oil Slides; Fresh Inflation Stats Ease Rate Hike Fears

• US stock index futures remained subdued as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran. • The instability triggered a rise in both crude oil prices and US Treasury yields, reflecting increased market volatility and risk aversion.

• Asian stock index futures for Japan, South Korea, and Australia are poised to rise, following a positive trend on Wall Street. • The market shift comes as oil price pressures eased after President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of a prolonged conflict with Iran, reducing inflation fears.

• The NCLT has stayed the approval of a ₹6.25-crore repayment plan proposed by Subhash Chandra, while VinFast has decided to halt its plans to manufacture three electric vehicles in India. • In the digital payments sector, UPI reached a significant milestone in August, recording a record-breaking 24.51 billion transactions.

• Global equities have fallen and oil prices have surged following a flare-up in attacks between the U.S. and Iran. • Market declines are widespread, with steep losses in Japan's main markets and South Korea's Kospi, while U.S. futures remain in the red.

• Experts warn that instability in the U.S. government bond market poses a greater risk for a future financial crisis than typical asset price crashes. • Recent spikes in global bond yields, driven by Middle East conflict and rising oil prices, have already placed significant pressure on international stock markets.

• Bond market volatility has begun to stabilize following a drop in oil prices and pledges of "fiscal responsibility" from Burnham. • Analysts warn that bond yields may remain elevated despite economic slowdowns, as central banks could delay rate cuts while bond supply increases.

• Indian equity markets faced a downturn, with the Sensex closing 374 points lower and the Nifty falling 141 points after an initial plunge of nearly 1%. • The decline was driven by global headwinds, including escalating US-Iran tensions, rising crude oil prices, and stress in global bond markets.

• Gabriel India has clarified that the valuation for its proposed acquisition of a 28.99% stake in HL Mando Anand India was based on audited FY26 financials. • The acquisition involves purchasing the stake from the promoter, Asia Investments, and is expected to be a key focus for investors during Wednesday's trading session.

• A Federal Reserve watchdog is calling for the implementation of stronger controls regarding how information is shared. • The move aims to tighten oversight and prevent the misuse of sensitive data within the financial system.

• The 22nd annual Funds Europe Awards will place a significant spotlight on private markets across its upcoming ceremony. • Recognition will be distributed across three primary categories: management, innovation, and administration.

• The Euro has outperformed the Pound Sterling for three consecutive days, with the EUR/GBP cross trading around 0.8585 on Wednesday. • The currency pair is currently testing the upper boundary of a narrow consolidation range that has persisted since late July.

• Bank of America (BofA) has updated its outlook on top European IT services and payments stocks following the second-quarter reporting season. • For one unnamed company, BofA increased the target multiple to 26 times 2026 price-to-earnings, up from 24, with first-half 2026 results expected on September 8.