Pre-Market Report – Wednesday 8 April: US futures jump | Trump delays action for two weeks

U. S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline, pausing a five-week conflict that has closed a crucial waterway for global energy supply and sent equity prices reeling. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 718 points, or 1.5%. S&P 500 futures added 1.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.7%. During the regular session, the S&P 500 eked out a gain of 0.08% as traders bet that a ceasefire could be achieved. The Nasdaq Composite inched 0.10% higher on Tuesday, while the Dow lost 85.42 points. The S&P 500 was 5.5% off its all-time high reached earlier this year through Tuesday’s close. At one point last month, the benchmark neared a 10% correction before rebounding on optimism Trump would find some kind of off-ramp to the conflict. Gold rose and SPI up 13 but that was before Trump TACOed.—Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.