FX.co ★ US Futures Slip on Trump Tehran Warning

US stock futures slightly fell on Tuesday following President Trump's call for a complete evacuation of Tehran amidst the ongoing Israeli airstrikes. President Trump remarked, "Iran should have agreed to the 'deal' I proposed." Concurrently, Iran has reportedly reached out to several Middle Eastern countries, urging them to persuade Trump to encourage Israel towards a ceasefire, while showing some willingness to negotiate on nuclear discussions. In Monday’s regular trading, the Dow rose by 0.75%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.94%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 1.52%, as investors seemed to overlook the Middle Eastern conflict. Seven out of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 finished the day positively, with communication services, technology, and consumer discretionary sectors taking the lead. On the other hand, utilities, healthcare, and energy sectors underperformed. Traders are also focusing on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision this week, with expectations that the central bank will maintain the current interest rates. Additionally, today’s retail sales data release may provide further insights into the current state of the economy.