US stock index futures decline on Middle East tensions
US stock futures fell on Thursday as investors weighed conflicting reports on Middle East de-escalation. Markets remain cautious over global growth risks.
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Stock index futures in the United States pointed toward a lower opening on Thursday as investors weighed the prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East. Market sentiment turned cautious following contradictory signals from Washington and Iran regarding potential negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. While U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Tehran was eager to reach a settlement, Iranian officials maintained they had no intention of holding talks to wind down the war.
