US Stock Market Live Updates: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq futures climb as as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
US stock futures rise as Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, Dow futures up 269 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gain, investors remain wary amid stalled talks and tensions
US Stock Market Live Updates:
Wall Street looked set for a firm opening on Wednesday, with stocks rising in early trade as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, offering investors a breather amid lingering geopolitical tensions and a busy earnings slate.
US equities moved higher shortly after the open, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite advancing 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 385 points, or 0.8%.
Futures had already signalled the positive start, with contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average up about 335 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively, pointing to a rebound after the previous session’s losses.
The upside comes even as the broader narrative around the US-Iran conflict remains fragile. Trump’s decision to prolong the truce — citing a “seriously fractured” Iranian government, has bought time, but uncertainty persists after peace talks stalled. US officials have reportedly paused diplomatic efforts, while Tehran has dismissed negotiations as unproductive, keeping markets on edge.