<div id="readability-page-1" class="page">U.S. stock futures moved higher early Wednesday after the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs in the previous session. Investor sentiment also improved as oil prices moved lower while markets continued watching developments in the Middle East. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), and the S&amp;P 500 were up 0.46%, 0.38%, and 0.28%, respectively, at 5:35 a.m. EDT on May 27.<h3>Memorial Day Sale – Claim 70% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis. </li><li>Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter </li></ul> West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude (CM:CL) fell about 4.42% to $89.75 per barrel, while Brent crude (CM:BZ) fell 3.66% to around $95.96. In Tuesday's after-hours trading, Zscaler (ZS) dropped 19% after weak revenue guidance, while Insulet (PODD) fell 8% following a medical device correction announcement. The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs to start the week as Micron Technology (MU) led chip stocks higher. The Nasdaq rose 1.2% and the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.6%, both topping their May 14 records, while the Dow slipped 0.2%. Traders look forward to earnings from PDD Holdings (PDD), Salesforce (CRM), Snowflake (SNOW), HP, Inc. (HPQ), Synopsys (SNPS), and Marvell (MRVL) today. European stocks traded higher on Wednesday, recovering part of the previous session's losses, as investors continued tracking developments in the Middle East. Markets were also supported by hopes that the U.S. and Iran could still reach an agreement to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite the recent strikes. <h2>Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Lower</h2> Asia-Pacific markets mostly traded lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the recent U.S. military action in Iran and the fragile Washington-Tehran ceasefire. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 1.06%, while China's Shanghai Composite declined 1.25% and the Shenzhen Component slipped 0.88%. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed flat at 64,999.41, giving up earlier gains after hitting a fresh record high, while the Topix fell 0.52%.</div>

Vance says the US and Iran are 'very close' to signing an MOU — covering a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the launch of nuclear talks — adding that Iran has been authorized to sign. Tehran, however, denied making any commitments on the nuclear front. Brent crude is hovering near $97, caught between deal optimism and conflicting narratives from both sides. Do you think a deal gets sealed this time, or did talks break down with renewed conflict on the horizon?

Vance says the US and Iran are 'very close' to signing an MOU — covering a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the launch of nuclear talks — adding that Iran has been authorized to sign. Tehran, however, denied making any commitments on the nuclear front. Brent crude is hovering near $97, caught between deal optimism and conflicting narratives from both sides. Do you think a deal gets sealed this time, or did talks break down with renewed conflict on the horizon?

U.S.-Iran Standoff: On the Verge of a Deal or Back to Square One?

On May 23, Trump dropped a market-moving line on social media: the US-Iran deal is "basically done," reportedly including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and he told US negotiators "no rush" to close it. Secretary of State Rubio hinted "good news could come within hours."A day later, Trump walked it back: the deal is "not fully there yet." Tehran stayed cautious, and Tasnim News warned that Washington is still putting up roadblocks on asset unfreezing and other key terms, leaving room for the draft to fall apart.One side: warmer political tone, signs of easier passage through Hormuz, oil and safe-haven flows already front-running the headline. Other side: core disagreements unresolved, the market unsure how much to price in. So which way are you leaning, real deal or another flip?

On May 23, Trump dropped a market-moving line on social media: the US-Iran deal is "basically done," reportedly including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and he told US negotiators "no rush" to close it. Secretary of State Rubio hinted "good news could come within hours."A day later, Trump walked it back: the deal is "not fully there yet." Tehran stayed cautious, and Tasnim News warned that Washington is still putting up roadblocks on asset unfreezing and other key terms, leaving room for the draft to fall apart.One side: warmer political tone, signs of easier passage through Hormuz, oil and safe-haven flows already front-running the headline. Other side: core disagreements unresolved, the market unsure how much to price in. So which way are you leaning, real deal or another flip?

US-Iran Deal Flips In 24h: Real Or Noise?

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U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday, following record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Investor sentiment improved as oil prices fell, with futures for the Dow, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 up 0.46%, 0.38%, and 0.28%, respectively. Meanwhile, Zscaler and Insulet saw significant drops in after-hours trading. European stocks also gained, while Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined amid concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions.

- U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday following record highs for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.  
- Investor sentiment improved as oil prices declined, with WTI crude falling 4.42% to $89.75 per barrel.  
- The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed up 1.2% and 0.6%, respectively, while European stocks also gained as tensions in the Middle East were monitored.

Stock Market News, 5/27/26 – U.S. Futures Rise amid Middle East Uncertainty