US Market Live Update: Dow futures jump over 200 pts, S&P and Nasdaq inch higher as war tensions ease
Published on 17/04/2026 05:43 PM
US Market Live Update: US stock futures nudged higher Friday, extending a record-setting run as easing geopolitical tensions and the start of earnings season kept sentiment buoyant.Contracts tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.1%. Dow futures led the uptick, climbing as much as 194 points, or about 0.4%.The cautious optimism follows a strong close on Thursday, when the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite scaled fresh all-time highs, rising 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 115 points.The rebound has now erased all losses linked to the recent Iran conflict, putting major indices on track for a solid weekly finish.Driving the momentum is a sharp shift in geopolitical narrative. President Donald Trump signalled de-escalation, saying the Iran war “should be ending pretty soon” and describing the situation as “going along swimmingly.” His comments came after announcing a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, alongside ongoing negotiations with Tehran.NewsLive TVMarketPopular CategoriesCalculatorsTrending NowLet's Connect with CNBCTV 18Network 18 Group :©TV18 Broadcast Limited. All rights reserved.