U.S. stock futures fell Tuesday due to rising oil prices, triggered by fights in the Middle East, adding market pressure. The spike started worries of higher interest rates prior to next week’s inflation data. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all began soft, signaling a cautious tone. AI-related stocks tumbled after another slide Monday, adding sector weakness. Chip companies plummeted the greatest, pressuring tech indices. Investors now anticipate the Federal Reserve to push rates up soon, boosting Treasury yields, showing investor anxiety.