At 7:45 a.m. in New York, S&P 500 index futures edged up 0.1 %, reflecting investors’ eye on a potential US‑Iran peace deal. Market makers traded on speculation that diplomatic progress could lift geopolitical risk and drive equity valuations higher. The narrow gain underscored the market’s sensitivity to any breakthrough in the Tehran‑Washington talks for the first time in weeks late morning.

The modest lift signals that investors are still weighing the economic impact of a resolution that could lower oil prices and boost global trade. Analysts note that even a limited agreement would release pent‑up demand in Middle Eastern markets, potentially lifting commodity prices and encouraging corporate earnings forecasts for the next quarter and market sentiment in the near term.

As traders await official statements, the S&P futures will likely remain narrow until a clear diplomatic direction emerges. Should Washington and Tehran confirm a framework, the market could pivot sharply upward, reinforcing a risk‑on stance that has been subdued by geopolitical uncertainty for the coming session and market.