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- Dow Jones futures gain support as WTI oil retreats after registering modest gains on the previous day.
- US index futures rise as markets shrug off US-Iran tensions, supported by strong corporate earnings.
- Wall Street closed lower on Monday as risk aversion rose on fears Middle East conflict could escalate again.
Dow Jones futures gain 0.24%, trading near 49,200 during the European hours on Tuesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular opening. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rise 0.30% to near 7,250, and the Nasdaq 100 futures advance 0.48% above 27,900.
US Index futures are supported as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude pulls back after gaining 2.84% in the previous day. Still, sentiment could turn cautious, with WTI holding above $100.00 per barrel amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US.
US future markets also rise on Tuesday as markets look past United States (US)-Iran tensions, supported by strong corporate earnings. Palantir Technologies topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and profit, driven by robust demand from commercial clients and the US government, reporting 85% of annual revenue growth to $1.63 billion, above forecasts.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals also delivered solid Q1 2026 results, posting $2.99 billion in revenue and $4.47 EPS, both exceeding estimates. The company highlighted pipeline progress, particularly Povetacicept, and reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of $12.95–$13.1 billion.
However, Wall Street ended Monday lower, with the Dow Jones falling 1.13%, the S&P 500 down 0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 slipping 0.19%, as risk aversion increases on concerns that the Middle East conflict could intensify again.
CNBC reported Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was targeted by Iranian drones and missiles, while the US said it destroyed Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the earth” if it targets US ships escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Several major US companies are due to report earnings on Tuesday, including Shopify, Pfizer, and Advanced Micro Devices. Investors will also monitor key economic releases, including the US Trade Balance data and the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
