Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Turn Higher as Iran Reportedly Calls for Talks to End Conflict The US stock market is set to open higher today after reports emerged that Iran has called for talks to end the conflict with the United States. According to sources, Iranian officials have reached out to Washington to discuss a potential resolution to the crisis. As of 6:30 AM ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 0.4% at 26,511, S&P 500 futures rose 0.5% to 2,940, and Nasdaq Composite futures jumped 1.1% to 8,444. The market's gains come despite ongoing tensions between the US and Iran following the killing of top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike last week. The development has lifted investor sentiment, with many market participants seeing an opening for diplomacy as a means to avoid further escalation. "It's a positive sign that both sides are willing to talk," said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities. "If we can get some sort of agreement, it could be a game-changer." The market's gains were led by technology stocks, with Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet all posting significant pre-market moves. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track to snap its four-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 is poised to rebound from yesterday's decline. In other news, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida spoke at a conference in Washington, DC today, where he emphasized the importance of avoiding a recession. "We are not predicting a recession," said Clarida. "But we do think it's important for policymakers and business leaders to be prepared for an...#Congress #Iran #Washington #Microsoft #Federal_Reserve #Amazon #United_States #Qasem_Soleimani #Alphabet #Spartan_Capital_Securities #Richard_Clarida
