Mitesh Patel · Mar 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Published pre-market | Data as of approximately 8:00 AM ET
Futures are essentially flat this morning as Monday’s relief rally runs into a credibility problem. Trump claimed on Truth Social that the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” — but Iranian state media denied any direct talks. Markets rallied sharply on the headline Monday but are now reassessing whether there’s substance behind it.
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Stock futures are slightly higher with September inflation data due at 8:30 a.m., Brent crude above $106 on Middle East supply fears, and Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock reporting.
Nasdaq futures slip as a chip selloff deepens in Asia, while the Dow rises on a busy morning of results from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth and other big names.
Stock futures are little changed near record highs as Middle East attacks lift crude, with the bond market closed for Columbus Day and bank earnings starting Tuesday.