US Futures Steady as Markets Monitor Iran Talks

2026-05-29 00:47 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

US stock futures were mostly flat on Friday as investors looked for official confirmation regarding ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran.

Reports suggested that both countries had reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and launch discussions over Iran’s nuclear program, while potentially permitting unrestricted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

On the corporate front, Dell surged nearly 40% in extended trading after beating market forecasts and delivering a strong outlook fueled by AI-driven growth in data center demand.

During Thursday’s regular session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.58% and 0.91%, respectively, with both indexes closing at fresh record highs.

The Dow Jones also edged up 0.05%.

Gains were led by the health care, technology and consumer discretionary sectors, while utilities, consumer staples and real estate underperformed.



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