US equity futures retreat as geopolitical risks and hawkish Federal Reserve signals weigh on investor sentiment ahead of market open.
Dow Jones futures fell 0.22% to 49,945 in European trading hours, pressured by uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks and signals of prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. The decline reflects cautious positioning before Thursday’s regular session.
The S&P 500 futures dropped 0.27% to near 7,430, while Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.42%, underperforming broader indices. Markets had previously rallied on expectations of Fed rate cuts, but recent commentary has tempered those bets.
Geopolitical risks, including stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, added to the downside pressure. No immediate market reaction data was reported.