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U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Iran Talk Uncertainty and Q2 Earnings Wave
U.S. stock index futures edged higher in overnight trading on Monday, as investors weighed conflicting signals on diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran and braced for a heavy week of second-quarter corporate earnings.
Market Snapshot
As of 8:14 PM ET (00:14 GMT), futures contracts tied to the major U.S. indices showed modest gains, according to data from Investing.com.
- S&P 500 futures were up 0.07% to 7,634.25.
- Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.14% to 28,931.75.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.18% to 53,432.0.
The slight advance follows a strong rally during Monday's regular session, where the major averages surged between 1% and 2.3%. That rally was partly fueled by a sharp drop in oil prices after President Trump said he had canceled a planned military attack on Iran over the weekend.
Geopolitics and Earnings in Focus
Investor sentiment remains sensitive to geopolitical developments. While President Trump insisted that talks with Iran were ongoing, Tehran reportedly denied that any such dialogue was taking place. The conflicting statements introduce a level of caution into the market.
AdMeanwhile, the second-quarter earnings season is a primary driver for markets this week. In after-hours trading, shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) surged nearly 14% after the company reported strong June quarter earnings.
Investors are also anticipating reports on Tuesday from several key companies, including:
- Rocket manufacturer SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX), which will release its first-ever quarterly report as a publicly traded company.
- Chipmaker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD).
- Industrial bellwether Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT).
- Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Company Inc. (NYSE:MRK).
Economic Data on Deck
Later in the week, market participants will turn their attention to crucial economic data. The July nonfarm payrolls report is scheduled for release, which will provide fresh insights into the health of the U.S. labor market and could influence the Federal Reserve's outlook on interest rates.
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