U.S. equity futures were little changed late Tuesday as oil prices and bond yields eased amid hopes for potential de-escalation in the war between the U.S. and Iran. Dow futures fell 8 points, or 0.02%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.01% and Nasdaq-100 futures declined 0.02%. In regular trading, the Dow fell 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% for a fourth consecutive gain, and the index reached both a new all-time intraday high and a record close. The S&P 500 edged lower and remained about 0.7% below its all-time high. Brett Ewing, chief market strategist at First Franklin Financial Services, said the index could reach 8,200 by year-end, after the firm raised its target from 8,000 in August. President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting during the annual United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York, calling it a very good meeting. Earlier, Trump said he faced a big decision on whether to reach a deal with Tehran or annihilate the country. Brent crude oil and West Texas Intermediate each slipped roughly 1%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was considering a full or partial diesel export ban after the national average price reached $6.53 per gallon, according to AAA. Traders will watch General Mills and Paychex earnings Wednesday morning, followed by H.B. Fuller in the afternoon.