# S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Iran tensions test markets in high-stakes week

https://mins.news/en/item/30725

- Reuters, 2026-08-24 15:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/sp-nasdaq-futures-slip-markets-await-iran-sanctions-nvidia-results-2026-08-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8c64b10602a6000171c5bf

> The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq edged lower on Monday as investors assessed the possible fallout from the U.S. pledge of an “economic D-Day” against Iran. Markets are also awaiting Nvidia’s results and a key inflation report due later this week.

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