US stock index futures rose 0.5‑0.6% (S&P 500 to 7,135.75, Nasdaq 100 to 26,802.75, Dow to 49,575) after Trump extended Iran ceasefire.
Earlier regular session saw Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each fall about 0.6% amid uncertainty over the ceasefire’s outcome.
March US retail sales jumped 1.7% month‑on‑month, the strongest gain in a year, supporting consumer spending despite higher fuel costs.
Upcoming earnings on Wednesday include AT&T, Boeing, GE Vernova, CME Group and Moody’s, which could further influence market direction.