US stock futures edged lower in premarket trading Tuesday, with S&P 500 futures down 0.1% as of 7:44 a.m. ET in New York. The modest decline follows Monday's relief rally that lifted markets after President Donald Trump indicated the war in the Middle East could end soon. S&P 500 futures fell slightly as investors processed the latest geopolitical developments.

Monday's market rebound came after Trump's comments suggested potential de-escalation in regional conflicts. The relief rally had pushed major indices higher as traders bet that reduced Middle East tensions could stabilize oil prices and global supply chains. S&P 500 futures now reflect a pause in that momentum as markets digest the implications of the president's statements.

The premarket decline suggests investors remain cautious about the durability of Monday's gains. With S&P 500 futures trading slightly below Monday's close, market participants appear to be taking a wait-and-see approach to the evolving geopolitical situation. The modest pullback indicates that while Trump's comments provided temporary relief, significant uncertainty remains about the path forward for Middle East conflicts.