US Futures Steady Near Record Highs

2026-04-15 00:21 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures held steady on Wednesday after a strong session left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite within a striking distance of recovered levels, effectively wiping out losses from the Iran war.

In Tuesday’s regular trading, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.18% and 1.96%, respectively, while the Dow rose 0.66%.

Investor sentiment was buoyed by growing optimism that the US and Iran could soon resume negotiations, fueling hopes for a deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington and Tehran are reportedly aiming to hold a second round of talks before the current two-week ceasefire expires, following last weekend’s breakdown in discussions.

Looking ahead, investors will focus on earnings from major banks such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Financial, along with results from Dutch chipmaker ASML.



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US Futures Steady Near Record Highs
US stock futures held steady on Wednesday after a strong session left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite within a striking distance of recovered levels, effectively wiping out losses from the Iran war. In Tuesday’s regular trading, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.18% and 1.96%, respectively, while the Dow rose 0.66%. Investor sentiment was buoyed by growing optimism that the US and Iran could soon resume negotiations, fueling hopes for a deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Washington and Tehran are reportedly aiming to hold a second round of talks before the current two-week ceasefire expires, following last weekend’s breakdown in discussions. Looking ahead, investors will focus on earnings from major banks such as Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and PNC Financial, along with results from Dutch chipmaker ASML.
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