Dow futures jumped after a 11‑hour cease‑fire between the United States and Iran was announced, easing geopolitical risk that had kept investors on edge. The truce replaces President Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and opens a two‑week window for diplomatic talks. Traders greeted the news with a rally in risk‑assets, pushing the Dow futures above the 25,000 level.

Investors now turn to a packed economic calendar. The Fed’s March minutes arrive at 2 p.m. ET, followed by the EIA’s weekly petroleum status report and the Mortgage Bankers Association’s mortgage‑application index. Corporate earnings this week include Delta Air Lines and RPM International in the morning, with Constellation Brands slated for the afternoon session.

Later in the week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis will publish February’s personal‑consumption expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, while the EIA releases its natural‑gas storage figures. Friday brings the CPI, factory‑order data, and the Treasury’s monthly cash‑flow statement, all of which could steer market direction after the cease‑fire eases tension.

The diplomatic opening also matters for energy markets. A stabilized Hormuz corridor should ease crude‑oil supply concerns, supporting lower volatility in oil‑linked equities. With inflation data and Fed signals looming, the cease‑fire provides a short‑term risk buffer, allowing investors to focus on earnings and macro readings rather than geopolitical shock.