GeopoliticsMediumUpdated•Originally published 1 October 2026•Updated 1 October 2026•

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US Futures Mixed as Iran Receives Ceasefire Proposal

Key Facts

1Iran has received a US proposal to restore a ceasefire, impacting stock index futures movements.

2Nasdaq 100 futures gained while Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures declined in Thursday trading.

Iran has received a proposal from the United States to restore a ceasefire, impacting the movement of US stock index futures. Benzinga reported that Nasdaq 100 futures gained during Thursday's trading, while Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures experienced declines.

This diplomatic development follows previous escalations involving the Strait of Hormuz, as markets assess a potential path for de-escalation. In equity markets, NDAQ closed at $92.01 on September 30, 2026, having traded between a low of $91.79 and a high of $93.16 during that session.

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Notable·1 Oct 2026 · 11:37
Update: Nasdaq 100 futures gained approximately 202 points on October 1, 2026, supported by strong earnings results from Micron. Conversely, selling pressure continued on the Dow Jones, which approached a three-month low.

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What changed: Added details regarding the 202-point gain in Nasdaq futures, the impact of Micron earnings, and the Dow's decline toward a three-month low.