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U.S. stocks are pointing to a weaker open on Monday as Iran vowed to retaliate for the US air strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The market reaction has so far been fairly muted as investors wait to see how Iran will retaliate. The markets also grapple with ongoing price pressures from President Trump's tariffs. Volatility in the oil price could add a new layer of inflationary concerns.

The S&P 500 forecast remains murky as markets grapple with rising geopolitical tensions and renewed inflation anxieties. Sentiment soured across European and Asian bourses in the first half of Thursday, with traders unnerved by the growing spectre of US military involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict.

U.S. stocks are set to open lower as the Israel-Iran conflict continues for a fifth day, hurting risk sentiment and as retail sales fall by more than expected ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.

U.S. stocks are set for a positive open after losses last week as easing oil prices lift sentiment despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. With oil supply unaffected by the conflict so far, oil prices eased calming the broader market. Attention also turns to the FIOMC rate decision on Wednesday.

Stocks are up about 25% from the April lows and buyers are back at it today following yesterday’s pullback. The FOMC meeting for next week brings a big risk factor for the trend.

U.S. stocks are subdued on Monday as investors await news surrounding renewed U.S.-China trade talks and look ahead to key inflation data later in the week. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and two other U.S. officials are expected to hold trade talks with representatives from China in London today. Any improvement in relations and progress could boost the market mood.

Stocks rise as Trump call with Xi resulted in a “very positive” conclusion for both countries, according to the US president. Commodity currencies firmer as US and China agree to start a new round of trade talks; USD/JPY rebounds and gold turns negative despite big silver breakout.

U.S. stocks are muted as investors continue to consider the global impact of President Trump's trade policies. The OECD lowered its global growth forecast for a second time this year, warning of a deteriorating outlook due to rising trade barriers and waning business confidence.

U.S. stocks are pointing to a lower open as renewed tensions between China and the US raise the likelihood of a costly trade war. Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Powell, are due to speak. ISM manufacturing PMI data is due later and is expected to contract again in May.

S&P 500 futures have rallied by as much as 24% from the April lows, right around when some financial pundits were calling for a ‘Black Monday’ type of event.

U.S. stocks are set to open higher, although futures trade down from session highs after the U.S. trade court blocks Trump's trade tariffs—Nvidia’s earnings impress. NVDA posted revenue growth of almost 70% to $46.1 billion despite a hit to China's sales. US GDP and jobless claims cause concern.