Markets Steady as Middle East Hopes and Earnings Drive Sentiment
U.S. stock futures were steady ahead of Monday trading as investors weighed Middle East developments—Trump’s plan to help free cargo ships and Iran’s response to peace talks—along with a busy earnings week. Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 futures gained modestly while Dow futures slipped; oil prices edged lower, and traders awaited the April jobs report after a strong market session Friday.