Dow Jones futures inch lower 0.04% to near 51,650, while S&P 500 futures fall 0.64% to near 7,550.
And Nasdaq 100 futures plunge 1.23%, trading near 30,110 during the European hours on Friday, ahead of the US regular opening
US stock futures declined amid ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East that kept inflation risks and interest rate concerns in focus. President Donald Trump said peace negotiations were approaching their final stage and is reportedly reluctant to re-enter full-scale war with Iran despite recent tensions. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there has been no meaningful progress in the discussions.
Iran-backed Hezbollah also rejected a US-mediated ceasefire proposal between Israel and Lebanon, adding to doubts over efforts to de-escalate regional hostilities. The prolonged conflict and continued disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz kept oil prices elevated, reinforcing concerns about inflation and the risk of higher interest rates. Traders also adopt caution ahead of the upcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for fresh direction.