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U.S. stock futures traded mostly unchanged late Monday as investors remained cautious following a technology-driven pullback on Wall Street. Market sentiment stayed fragile as traders closely watched escalating tensions involving Iran and prepared for Nvidia’s highly anticipated quarterly earnings report later this week.
S&P 500 Futures hovered near 7,425, while Nasdaq 100 Futures slipped 0.1%. Dow Jones Futures also edged slightly lower during overnight trading. The muted movement followed a weak regular trading session where the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%, the S&P 500 dipped 0.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished nearly flat.
Technology and semiconductor stocks remained under pressure as investors shifted away from riskier assets amid rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East. Nvidia shares declined roughly 1.3% on Monday, extending recent losses ahead of the company’s earnings release scheduled for Wednesday. Analysts believe Nvidia’s financial results and forward guidance could play a major role in determining whether the artificial intelligence rally can continue supporting elevated valuations across the tech sector.
Investor concerns also intensified after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump stated that he halted a planned military strike after receiving a peace proposal from Tehran. According to Trump, leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates urged Washington to avoid military escalation.
Meanwhile, oil prices remained elevated despite easing slightly in Asian trading. Ongoing disruptions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, continued to fuel concerns about global supply stability.
Higher crude oil prices also pushed Treasury yields upward, increasing fears that persistent inflation pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s plans for future interest rate cuts. Investors now remain focused on geopolitical developments, inflation risks, and Nvidia earnings as key drivers for Wall Street markets this week.
