U.S. stock futures edged higher as traders weighed renewed ceasefire talks in the Iran war, while oil markets stayed volatile.
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Monday as investors weighed whether fresh ceasefire talks in the Iran war could ease one of the market’s biggest geopolitical risks.
Axios reported that the U.S., Iran and regional mediators were discussing a possible 45-day ceasefire. A White House official said the idea was only one of several options under discussion and had not been approved.
AP said Wall Street was making hesitant moves while oil prices flipped between gains and losses as traders reacted to the same uncertainty. Reuters-linked market coverage later said U.S. stock index futures inched higher as investors assessed the prospect of an end to the conflict.
The market reaction reflects a split screen for traders: any progress toward a ceasefire could help risk assets, but renewed escalation could quickly lift energy prices and pressure sentiment.
Trump’s deadline to Iran remains a key focus. Axios reported that the deadline was extended to Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, adding another layer of uncertainty for markets watching both stocks and oil.
For now, the broad read-through is cautious optimism. Futures are holding up, but the reaction remains sensitive to each new headline from the Middle East.
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