Dow futures jump 600 points, oil tumbles after Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 7, 2026.
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U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m.
Dow futures jump over 400 points on hopes of last minute Iran deal; Oil prices fall
Futures on Wall Street have surged after the close of regular trading on Tuesday, April 7, local time, on hopes of a last minute deal or extension of the deadline given by US President Donald Trump, before the US attacks civilian infrastructure in Iran.
The Dow futures surged as much as 400 points,
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Read MoreUS targets pillars of Iran economy
Donald Trump’s grave threat against Iran shows how the US and Israeli campaign has expanded to target the cornerstones of Tehran’s economy.
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The move could mean a lasting resolution to the conflict,
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