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U.S. stock futures moved lower Tuesday morning as investor concerns intensified over the stability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, while markets also prepared for a closely watched inflation report expected to show continued pressure from rising energy prices.
Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.36% to 7,386.27, while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.95% to 29,041.45. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged down 0.07% to 49,670.95 as risk sentiment weakened across global markets.
The decline comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pressure investor confidence and energy markets.
The fragile ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran entered a more uncertain phase after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the deal was on “massive life support” following Washington’s rejection of Tehran’s latest peace proposal.
The comments reignited fears that tensions in the region could escalate again, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy shipping corridor.
Investors remain highly sensitive to any signs of renewed military conflict, especially amid ongoing volatility in oil prices and broader commodity markets.
Attention is now turning toward the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release before the opening bell.
Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.6% month-over-month and 3.8% annually in April, following March readings of 0.9% monthly and 3.3% year-over-year.
The anticipated increase reflects continued pressure from elevated energy costs, reinforcing concerns that inflation may remain sticky for longer than previously expected.
Persistent inflation could complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook and delay expectations for future interest rate cuts.
U.S. Treasury yields climbed across the curve as investors adjusted expectations around inflation and monetary policy.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose 2.1 basis points to 4.43%, while the 2-year Treasury yield increased 1.5 basis points to 3.98%. Meanwhile, the 30-year Treasury yield advanced to 5.00%.
Higher yields typically place additional pressure on growth-oriented sectors, particularly technology stocks, which contributed to the sharper decline in Nasdaq futures.
Among notable premarket gainers were:
Notable decliners included:
Markets continue balancing multiple risks simultaneously, including geopolitical instability, elevated inflation, energy supply disruptions, and uncertainty surrounding future Federal Reserve policy decisions.
Analysts expect volatility to remain elevated in the near term as investors monitor both Middle East developments and incoming macroeconomic data for signs of broader economic impact.
