Markets pause as Iran talks hopes buoy earnings wave

Futures tied to the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq were largely unchanged as investors weigh renewed hopes for U.S.–Iran talks and a flood of upcoming earnings; oil stayed under $100 a barrel on optimism of de‑escalation, while major banks such as Bank of America and Morgan Stanley prepare to report amid signs the economy remains resilient despite war‑related headwinds. European results were mixed, with Hermes and Kering slipping on luxury demand concerns, even as ASML lifted its outlook on AI demand.