US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

U.S. equity futures rose in pre-market trading following former President Donald Trump's announcement extending a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, easing near-term geopolitical tensions. The move supported risk appetite, reducing fears of supply disruption in energy markets and limiting safe-haven flows into Treasuries and gold. Equities, particularly energy and defense sectors, reacted to the reduced conflict premium, while crude oil prices edged lower on diminished supply-risk concerns. The extension signals temporary stability in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, affecting markets pricing in lower military escalation risks. Traders will watch the next EIA crude inventory report and Iranian government statements for signs of renewed volatility in the region.

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