Stock Futures, Oil Fall as Russia Said to Continue Its Troop Buildup

Stock futures declined after Western officials said they weren’t seeing a de-escalation on the Ukrainian border, despite Moscow’s claims of troop withdrawals.

Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday, pointing to a drop in the broad index, after it gained 1.3% for the week. Futures for the tech-focused Nasdaq-100 declined 0.7%.