US equity futures were steady on Friday, consolidating gains from recent sessions amid broad enthusiasm for the AI sector and ongoing hopes for progress in US–Iran talks. Futures on the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were flat.
US Secretary of State Rubio indicated that the gap between concessions offered by Washington and those sought by Tehran is narrowing, easing worries about a potential escalation over the weekend. Nevertheless, investors continued to anticipate a prolonged disruption of normal energy exports through the Middle East, keeping inflation risks in focus and long-term yields elevated.
In corporate news, Workday jumped more than 8.2% in premarket trading after posting better‑than‑expected first‑quarter earnings. Nvidia recovered from yesterday’s modest pullback following its results: the chipmaker exceeded headline expectations, though its forward revenue guidance fell short of the most optimistic analyst forecasts.
