US futures rise as Middle East tensions and AI earnings dominate investor focus: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Markets look ahead to a pivotal week for technology companies US equity futures traded higher on Tuesday as investors prepared for a busy earnings calendar led by…
jor technology companies, while continuing to monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East and questions surrounding the sustainability of artificial intelligence investment. By 02:49 ET (06:49 GMT), Dow Jones futures had gained 170 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures were up 39 points, or 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 359 points, or 1.3%
Wall Street ended Monday’s session lower after concerns resurfaced over whether the current pace of AI-related capital spending can be maintained. Semiconductor companies linked to artificial intelligence erased much of their earlier gains, with a sector index closing just 0.6% higher after previously climbing more than 3%. Investor sentiment was also affected by growing competition from new Chinese artificial intelligence models.
Separately, President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing a 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian exports, including paper, plywood and hockey sticks. The measures are scheduled to take effect in 30 days. Middle East conflict keeps energy markets on edge Geopolitical risks remained elevated after the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen announced plans to impose a blockade on Saudi shipping, raising concerns that the conflict could spread further across the region.