The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Apr, 3 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts modestly in the red, as investors weigh strong US job signals against rising borrowing costs and pricier food and energy.

The president is willing to end hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, WSJ reports

Why are US stock market futures up, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay green or turn red again? Futures moved higher after a recent market correction as investors assessed Middle East conflict,

Major stock indexes began the second quarter by closing sharply higher for a second straight day on cautious optimism the Iran war may end soon.

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The stock market rose strongly for the week, even with oil prices soaring. Investors should look for this signal. Tesla tumbled Thursday on weak deliveries.

Stock futures plunged and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would pummel Iran "back to the Stone Ages" in the coming weeks.

U.S. oil prices also rose to start the week, with West Texas Intermediate futures settling up 3.25% at $102.88 per barrel — its highest close since July 19, 2022. Brent crude futures inched up 0.19% to $112.78 a barrel and were on pace the biggest monthly surge ever with a 55% rise in the period.