Dow Jones futures climbed 0.9% to above 46,550 during European trading hours on Tuesday, ahead of the US cash market open, following reports that Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi secretly conveyed approval for negotiations to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly open to talks with the US [1]. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also posted gains of 0.14% and 0.23%, reaching near 6,650 and 24,460, respectively, at the time of writing [1].
The positive movement in US stock futures was attributed to a report from Al Arabiya, citing Yedioth Ahronoth sources, which suggested a potential easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East [1]. However, traders remain cautious as additional US warships and thousands of Marines are expected to arrive in the region on Friday, coinciding with the deadline set by President Trump for a ceasefire and negotiations [1].
Earlier in the day, US stock futures struggled due to heightened geopolitical risks, including the possibility of US-aligned Gulf states moving closer to direct involvement in the Iran conflict and concerns over potential attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which could trigger broader regional instability [1].
In Monday’s US regular session, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 each advanced 1.38%, while the S&P 500 climbed 1.15%. These gains followed President Trump’s decision to delay planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure by five days, citing ongoing productive talks [1]. Traders are now awaiting the flash S&P Global US PMI for March, due later in the day, for further insights into economic conditions [1].
CONCLUSION
US stock futures rose on optimism over potential negotiations between Iran and Israel, but caution persists due to ongoing geopolitical risks and impending US military deployments. The market responded positively to Trump’s delay of planned strikes, with attention now shifting to upcoming economic data for further direction.