U.S. stock futures pointed to a positive open Friday as optimism over a potential end to the Iran war lifted investor sentiment.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.21 percent in premarket trading, reflecting bets that a ceasefire could ease energy price shocks and reduce geopolitical risk premiums.
The move followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of progress in peace talks, though Iranian officials said no agreement had been finalized.
Traders also monitored oil prices, which fell more than 3 percent on hopes that Persian Gulf shipping lanes might stabilize if diplomacy succeeds.
Diplomatic sources on June 12, 2026 said reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting shipping restrictions remained central to any ceasefire arrangement.
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