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U.S. stock futures pared losses to advance on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Monday's lower close.

Small business sentiment provided a bright spot for the economy as the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year historical average of 98.0 to hit its highest level since August 2025.

The gain was largely propelled by a surge in hiring plans—which jumped 9 points to a net 20%—alongside improved capital expenditure expectations, signaling that small firms are seeing potential spillover opportunities from broader economic growth despite ongoing inflation and geopolitical uncertainties.

Brent Crude Oil futures climbed 2.52% to $89.93, as President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay compensation for historical damages and deaths, dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The new demands complicate peace efforts following Tehran’s insistence on an end to sanctions before reopening the vital shipping lane.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.73%, and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 51.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.19% at $774.48, while the QQQ advanced by 0.39% to $723.71.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Monday, as the Dow Jones index slipped and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Friday’s higher close.

Investors will be closely tracking the cost-of-living checkup this week, featuring July inflation data along with updates on consumer spending and sentiment. These reports will offer vital insight into whether consumer resilience can withstand mounting geopolitical pressures and elevated energy prices.

Meanwhile, Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the U.S. meets its demands, despite a deal with Oman entering its “final stages.” The geopolitical standoff comes as President Donald Trump noted the U.S. is “only semi-negotiating” with Tehran, keeping energy markets on edge.

The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.65%, and the two-year bond was at 4.21%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 43.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.15% at $774.44, while the QQQ advanced by 0.41% to $726.01.

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U.S. stock futures were higher on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday's lower close.

The U.S. labor market unexpectedly cooled in July as nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000, sharply missing FactSet's forecast of a 97,500 gain and falling below June's revised 20,000 increase. Despite the job contraction, the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%—beating expectations of 4.2%—while average hourly earnings remained essentially flat at $37.62, up 3.2% year-over-year.

Meanwhile, Iran and Oman were continuing negotiations on a proposed framework for the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the two countries more control over the strategic shipping route.

The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.28% at $770.75, while the QQQ advanced by 0.81% to $720.47.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose and the Nasdaq 100 index declined, following Wednesday’s mixed close.

According to Reuters, a proposed Oman-brokered deal could hand Tehran control over inbound shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking a potentially major concession in the five-month conflict.

While crude prices eased with Brent Oil Futures trading around $79.91 per barrel at the last check, Iran reported the shipping agreement was in its final stages; significant sticking points remain over control and cargo fees, with Washington continuing to resist Iranian authority over the waterway.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.62%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.18% at $771.20, while the QQQ declined by 0.31% to $715.09.

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U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices advanced, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs on Tuesday and closed higher.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with CNBC that there is a chance that the Iran deal may be reached on Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore the navigation of commercial ships through the critical waterway.

"We are in talks with the Iranians," Bessent said, while adding that there could be major relief across energy products, fertilizers, refined products and industrial gases once a deal is reached with Iran.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.607%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 58.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.34% at $773.95, while the QQQ declined by 0.16% to $722.67.

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U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after President Donald Trump said he would halt further military strikes on Iran, easing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and sending oil prices sharply lower.

Dow futures rose about 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%, as investors continued to favour risk assets.

Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record high as falling crude prices and strength in heavyweight technology stocks lifted sentiment. WTI crude tumbled more than 5% to settle at $80.34 a barrel after Trump’s comments signalled a de-escalation in tensions.

Investors will now shift their focus to a fresh batch of corporate earnings, with Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) scheduled to report before the opening bell and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) due to release results after the market closes.

On the economic front, traders will also monitor June factory orders and U.S. international trade data for further clues on the strength of the economy, while assessing whether easing geopolitical tensions continue to support the recent rebound in equities.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.26%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 62.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.11% at $758.48, while the QQQ advanced by 0.57% to $704.05.

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U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s higher close.

President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran to resume negotiations. Over the weekend, Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin Monday after he halted what he described as a “massive attack.”

Investors have a heavy slate of economic updates and quarterly earnings to watch this week. Key economic releases include July’s nonfarm payrolls employment report and ISM manufacturing and services PMI readings.

On the corporate front, Wall Street’s focus will turn to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) issuing its first-ever quarterly results as a public company on Tuesday, alongside key earnings reports from chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and media powerhouse Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS).

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.25%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 64.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.44% at $750.30, while the QQQ advanced by 0.13% to $688.88.

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U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Thursday’s higher close.

On Thursday, cooler June PCE inflation data and softer-than-expected second-quarter GDP reinforced expectations that inflation pressures may be easing after the Fed left rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Heightened security concerns around Egypt’s Suez Canal—amplified by a recent drone attack near Damietta—could increase war-risk insurance premiums, raise shipping costs and, if disruptions persist, add to inflationary pressures.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.65%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 63% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.31% at $743.96, while the QQQ advanced by 0.94% to $690.00.

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U.S. stock futures were higher on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close.

U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, initiated airstrikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday evening following attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. personnel in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command described the action on X, stating, “The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces based in the Middle East.”

Investors digested the Federal Reserve‘s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, which came alongside a rare dissent from three FOMC members who voted in favor of a rate hike as inflation persists above the Fed’s 2% target.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.27%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 65.2% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.32% at $731.78, while the QQQ advanced by 0.52% to $665.18.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones index slipped, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices gained, following Tuesday's mixed close.

This comes as the U.S. military said it intercepted a surprise Iranian missile attack after U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, said Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, reviving concerns over Middle East stability and global energy supplies.

Additionally, President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday that the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world.

Investors are eagerly waiting for the Federal Open Market Committee decision on interest rates today as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh eliminated any forward-looking guidance during his last speech.

Despite no forward guidance, the CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 70.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the current interest rates unchanged.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.61%, and the two-year bond was at 4.30%.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.089% at $740.20, while the QQQ declined by 0.10% to $674.79.

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