<div id="readability-page-1"><p>U.S. stock futures were steady on Tuesday night, after the S&amp;P 500 closed the regular session less than 1% below its all-time high. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&amp;P 500 (SPX) were up 0.08%, 0.02%, and 0.06%, respectively, at 9:17 p.m. EDT on April 14.</p><h3>Claim 30% Off TipRanks</h3>New trading tool for QQQ bulls <p>Earlier in the day, major indices jumped as signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks lifted market sentiment and pulled oil prices lower. Adding to the optimism, wholesale inflation for March came in far below expectations, easing pressure on interest‑rate worries. </p> <p>The Nasdaq, S&amp;P 500, and Dow rose 2.0%, 1.2%, and 0.7%, respectively. This pushed the SPX closer to its record high of 7,002.28, set on January 28. The S&amp;P 500 has also now recovered all its losses from the Iran-related tensions that began in late February.</p> <p>Oil prices also moved lower during the session. At the time of writing, the international oil benchmark Brent (CM:BZ) fell 0.66% to $100.85 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude (CM:CL) slipped 1.24% to $90.16 per barrel.</p> <p>On the geopolitical front, a White House official told CNBC that a second round of talks between Washington and Tehran is being discussed, though no date has been finalized yet.</p> <p>Looking ahead, key economic reports include the Empire State Manufacturing Survey, Import/Export Prices, the Housing Market Index, and the Beige Book. Several Fed officials are also scheduled to speak. </p> <p>On the earnings front, Bank of America (BAC), Morgan Stanley (MS), JB Hunt (JBHT), and PNC Financial (PNC) are scheduled to report quarterly numbers tomorrow.</p></div>

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<p>U.S. stock futures remained steady as the S&P 500 approached its all-time high, closing less than 1% below the record. Major indices saw gains due to positive developments in U.S.-Iran peace talks and lower wholesale inflation, easing interest-rate concerns. Oil prices fell, with Brent at $100.85 and WTI at $90.16 per barrel. Upcoming economic reports include the Empire State Manufacturing Survey and several Fed officials' speeches. Notably, earnings reports from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, JB Hunt, and PNC Financial are expected tomorrow.</p>

- U.S. stock futures remained steady, with the S&P 500 closing less than 1% from its all-time high, while major indices benefited from positive market sentiment due to progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and lower wholesale inflation.  
- The Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 futures increased slightly, reflecting optimism as the S&P 500 fully recovered losses from late February.  
- Upcoming economic reports and earnings announcements from major banks, including Bank of America and Morgan Stanley, are anticipated to further influence market conditions.

Stock Market Futures Hold Steady with S&P 500 (SPX) Near All-Time High