The market reaction pointed to easing risk sentiment after President Trump said Iran had reached out and was seeking an agreement.
President Trump said Iran had called him and “they want to make a deal so badly,” a remark that coincided with U.S. stock market futures turning green. The move in futures suggested investors interpreted the comment as a potential sign of de-escalation and lower near-term geopolitical risk, though no details of any talks or possible agreement were provided.