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Deadline Expiration
The 10-day window for Iran to respond or negotiate expires.
Military Buildup Confirmed
U.S. Air Force and State Department confirm increased presence in the region.
Ultimatum Issued
Reports emerge of a 10-day deadline given to Iran by the Trump administration.
President Trump has issued a strict 10-day ultimatum for Iran to negotiate a new deal, backed by a significant escalation of U.S. military assets in the region. This move has triggered immediate volatility in energy markets and heightened geopolitical risk premiums for global investors.
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are showing modest gains as investors navigate a complex environment of rising Middle East tensions and critical upcoming inflation data. The market remains focused on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index, which will likely dictate the near-term path for interest rates.
U.S. stock futures retreated as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran pushed crude oil prices higher, stoking fresh inflationary concerns. Meanwhile, Walmart shares experienced intraday volatility following a quarterly report that featured strong sales growth but a cautious forward-looking guidance.
U.S. equity markets are positioned to extend a three-day winning streak as investors await pivotal earnings from Walmart. However, gains are being tempered by rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which have pushed gold and oil prices higher.