23.03.202611:35:10UTC+00US Futures Rebound from 6-Month Lows

Futures tracking US equities jumped on Monday after President Trump announced a five-day suspension of US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 futures were all more than 2% higher, rebounding after having brushed six-month lows in the previous session. The President’s decision signaled a willingness by the administration to ease tensions, as surging energy prices had raised stagflation fears in major economies and helped push Treasury yields higher across the curve. The de-escalation prospects lifted equity futures by tempering expectations of an inflation shock, prompting yields to retreat and improving the outlook for credit-sensitive companies. Gains were broad-based across sectors, with large technology names finding support after last week’s mixed commentary on AI demand from chipmakers. Banks, insurers, and asset managers also traded higher, benefiting from the pullback in interest rates.