US Futures Slip as Peace Talks Falter

2026-04-27 00:20 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures declined on Monday as attempts to revive US–Iran peace negotiations failed to gain traction, keeping investors cautious amid persistent geopolitical tensions.

President Donald Trump scrapped plans to send senior envoys to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran, while Tehran reiterated it would not engage in negotiations under threats or blockade.

Oil prices rallied again as the Middle East conflict entered its ninth week and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, fueling inflation concerns and increasing the likelihood that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer or even tighten further.

Meanwhile, investors are turning their focus to earnings from megacap technology firms this week, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Apple.

The Federal Reserve is also widely expected to hold its policy rate steady on Wednesday.



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US Futures Slip as Peace Talks Falter
US stock futures declined on Monday as attempts to revive US–Iran peace negotiations failed to gain traction, keeping investors cautious amid persistent geopolitical tensions. President Donald Trump scrapped plans to send senior envoys to Pakistan for a second round of talks with Iran, while Tehran reiterated it would not engage in negotiations under threats or blockade. Oil prices rallied again as the Middle East conflict entered its ninth week and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, fueling inflation concerns and increasing the likelihood that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer or even tighten further. Meanwhile, investors are turning their focus to earnings from megacap technology firms this week, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Apple. The Federal Reserve is also widely expected to hold its policy rate steady on Wednesday.
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