US Futures Gain on Iran Deal Optimism

2026-05-25 00:35 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures jumped on Monday as investor sentiment improved amid signs that the US and Iran were moving closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, helping ease concerns over inflation and interest rate hikes.

Still, negotiations over key provisions were ongoing, and final approval from both sides could take several more days.

Trading activity is also expected to stay subdued with US markets closed for a public holiday.

Last week, the Dow advanced 2.13%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.45%, supported by optimism surrounding Middle East peace negotiations and another solid round of corporate earnings.

Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming US economic data, including PCE inflation, GDP, and personal income and spending figures, as well as earnings reports from Zscaler, Salesforce and Dell Technologies, among others.



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US Futures Gain on Iran Deal Optimism
US stock futures jumped on Monday as investor sentiment improved amid signs that the US and Iran were moving closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, helping ease concerns over inflation and interest rate hikes. Still, negotiations over key provisions were ongoing, and final approval from both sides could take several more days. Trading activity is also expected to stay subdued with US markets closed for a public holiday. Last week, the Dow advanced 2.13%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.45%, supported by optimism surrounding Middle East peace negotiations and another solid round of corporate earnings. Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming US economic data, including PCE inflation, GDP, and personal income and spending figures, as well as earnings reports from Zscaler, Salesforce and Dell Technologies, among others.
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