U.S. equity futures rose and oil eased as investors weighed signs of a diplomatic push toward a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Donald Trump extended a deadline to Tuesday for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S., Iran and mediators discuss truce terms. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.4%. Crude slipped slightly. OPEC+ warned infrastructure damage may have lasting supply impacts despite a symbolic output increase.

2026-04-06

U.S. equity futures rose and oil eased as investors weighed signs of a diplomatic push toward a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Donald Trump extended a deadline to Tuesday for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S., Iran and mediators discuss truce terms. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.4%. Crude slipped slightly. OPEC+ warned infrastructure damage may have lasting supply impacts despite a symbolic output increase.