Dow, S&P 500 Futures Slip as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Faces Scrutiny

U.S. equity futures are retreating as investors weigh the geopolitical implications of a reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran following recent threats from Donald Trump. This development triggers a shift in risk appetite, as market participants reassess the potential for regional instability and its subsequent impact on global energy supply chains. Crude oil markets and safe-haven assets like gold are particularly exposed to this volatility, as any escalation in Middle Eastern tensions threatens to disrupt critical maritime transit corridors and inflate global energy costs. Traders are now shifting their focus toward the upcoming release of U.S. consumer price index data, which will provide further clarity on whether these geopolitical pressures are likely to exacerbate inflationary trends or prompt a broader flight to quality across global capital markets.

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