U.S. Equity Futures Slide as U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Hopes Dim

Major U.S. stock index futures declined on Monday following a deterioration in diplomatic prospects between Washington and Tehran. Escalating tensions have triggered a risk-off sentiment across the primary benchmarks.

• Dow futures fell 0.78% to 49,062.07
• S&P 500 futures declined 0.65% to 7,079.71
• Market optimism regarding U.S.-Iran peace deal has evaporated
• Escalating geopolitical tensions are driving a risk-off environment
• Broad-based decline observed across Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow futures