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U.S. stock futures were little changed overnight as investors weighed a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and awaited the March CPI inflation report; Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 futures edged up while Dow futures hovered near flat, with oil prices modestly higher and BlackRock earnings in focus for the next session.
Investors kept a wary eye on a fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire as stock futures stayed muted, while oil rose on Hormuz bottlenecks and traders awaited the March CPI data. Gold eased amid a firmer dollar and inflation concerns, with economists expecting the headline CPI to rise on higher energy prices and core inflation to advance more moderately, likely shaping the Fed’s near-term stance.
Stock futures were little changed on Friday as traders weigh a fragile two-week U.S.–Iran ceasefire, following a Thursday rally that lifted the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow to weekly gains. Oil prices fluctuated near peaks as geopolitical tensions persist, while investors await March CPI and other data ahead of earnings season. The week has seen broad gains across major indices, with markets in Asia-Pacific also higher on relief over the ceasefire news.
Oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel—WTI around $101.54 and Brent about $99.32—driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and doubts about a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, while stock markets paused after a rally as investors weigh geopolitical risk, inflation readings, and potential Fed policy moves.
A two-week US–Iran ceasefire brokered after Trump’s threats is unraveling as Washington and Tehran publish divergent terms on enrichment and the scope of the pause, with Israel and Lebanon’s situations complicating the truce. The piece also rounds up related political developments—from Hungary election commentary and calls to curb Trump’s Iran policy to NATO’s reaction to U.S. strategy and other domestic and international news—pausing only to note the broader tensions shaping the day’s headlines.
Oil prices climbed in early Asia trading as investors weigh a fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire amid renewed violence in Lebanon and Tehran’s warning of a response. Brent crude rose about 3.3% to $97.90 and WTI gained roughly 3.2% to $97.55 as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained, a backlog of ships awaits passage, and questions persist over whether Lebanon is included in the ceasefire.
Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon, saying safe passage would be allowed with coordination, while the two‑week ceasefire brokered with the US remains disputed over whether Lebanon is included. Washington says Lebanon isn’t part of the deal, even as Tehran and Pakistan argue it is, fueling diplomatic confusion as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon. Macron urged Lebanon’s inclusion for a credible ceasefire, and Trump’s rhetoric toward NATO adds a further layer of tension amid talks about reopening Hormuz and potential tolls.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, keeping the strategic waterway shut despite a two-week conditional US–Iran ceasefire. Tehran says safe passage will be granted only with permission and warned vessels passing without authorization would be targeted, while the White House stresses that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire, underscoring a fragile pause in fighting amid broader regional tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
The IDF is widening its strikes on Iran amid reports that US-Iran ceasefire talks could pause ongoing operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury. Netanyahu reportedly ordered that as much of Iran's arms industry as possible be destroyed over the next 48 hours, per sources cited by The New York Times. The move follows a reported US 15-point plan to end the war, including limits on Iran's nuclear capabilities and its proxies. Israeli officials say a US-Iran agreement is unlikely, though Trump could surprise with a ceasefire; Israel says it will safeguard its vital interests if peace talks proceed.