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US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell as Trump Tries to Keep Fragile Middle East Ceasefire Intact Amid New Israel-Iran Clashes

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US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump tried to hold together the fragile Middle East ceasefire after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks over the past few days.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.2% higher.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Israel and Iran were looking to do an "immediate" ceasefire after the two nations exchanged a series of attacks. Israeli forces on Sunday had launched strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah forces inside Beirut, Lebanon, and Iran had retaliated with missile attacks. "The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a 'Final Deal' is reached," Trump said.

The US imposed a blockade of Iranian ports after Iran barred transit of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE) are among the companies scheduled to release quarterly financial results within the week.

Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $94.26 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1% higher at $91.44 per barrel.

The NY Federal Reserve's June consumer inflation expectations index is scheduled to be released at 11 am ET.

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