Futures down as Middle East conflict sparks run for safe-haven assets

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Published Oct 09, 2023 05:45AM ET Updated Oct 09, 2023 05:51AM ET © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday as a growing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas roiled global markets and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, while crude prices jumped close to 3%. Israel's troops were still fighting to recapture towns from Hamas gunmen who killed 700 Israelis and seized hostages, even as the country responded with its...