U.S. stock futures fell Tuesday due to surging oil prices, triggered by fights in the Middle East, adding market pressure. The jump started worries of higher interest rates ahead of next week’s inflation data. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all opened lower, suggesting a cautious tone. AI-related stocks fell after another slide Monday, adding sector weakness. Chip companies plummeted the greatest, weighing on tech indices. Investors now anticipate the Federal Reserve to push rates up soon, lifting Treasury yields, highlighting investor anxiety.