GeopoliticsMedium•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.