Express news before the US stock market opens

date
23/03/2026
1. The three major stock index futures in the U.S. rose after President Trump signaled a five-day ceasefire, but narrowed their gains after Iran denied it: Dow Jones futures rose 1.76%, S&P 500 index futures rose 1.71%, and Nasdaq futures rose 1.63%. 2. The German DAX index rose 1.33%, the UK FTSE 100 index fell 0.12%, the French CAC 40 index rose 1.01%, and the European Stoxx 50 index rose 1.57%. 3. WTI crude oil fell 6.65% to $91.70 per barrel. Brent crude oil fell 6.16% to $99.86 per barrel. 4. Iran denies holding talks with the United States. 5. Dramatic return of expectations for a Fed rate hike: Oil price surge pushes up the probability of an October rate hike to 35%. 6. Goldman Sachs significantly raises its oil price forecast for 2026: Risks in the Strait of Hormuz continue to ferment, with Brent oil expected to reach $85. 7. AMD pre-market drops 0.63%, following a heavy loss of over 33% in the previous week. 8. Morgan Stanley pre-market stock price rises 3.74%. 9. ExxonMobil pre-market stock price falls 2.53%.