AI Developments and Iran Diplomacy Drive Market Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Key takeaways
- By 07:33 GMT, futures linked to the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were each down 0.06%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.16%.
- However, market sentiment improved after Iranian officials and international mediators struck a more constructive tone following talks held in Switzerland.
- Investors continue to monitor whether diplomatic efforts can prevent another surge in oil prices and reduce geopolitical uncertainty.
AI Developments and Iran Diplomacy Drive Market Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures Fiona Craig Mon, June 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM GMT+7 4 min read 000660.KS 005930.KS ^GSPC ^DJI ^NDX Wall Street sign ©Rawpixel U.S. stock index futures recovered part of their earlier losses on Monday after signs of progress emerged from diplomatic discussions between Iran and the United States, easing concerns about renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Investors also remained focused on developments within the artificial intelligence sector after President Donald Trump adopted a less confrontational tone toward Anthropic (NASDAQ:ANTP), following days of uncertainty surrounding export restrictions on advanced AI models.
Meanwhile, the semiconductor sector continued to reflect the growing influence of artificial intelligence, with SK Hynix (USOTC:HXSCL) surpassing Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSNHZ) as South Korea’s most valuable listed company.