Markets Rebound After Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire. Stock Futures Pop.

Stocks were set to rise on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would extend the cease-fire with Iran, soothing investors after a flare-up in geopolitical tensions marred the previous session. S&P 500 futures added 0.6%, and contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose 0.8%. The three major indexes all fell for a second straight day on Tuesday after The Wall Street Journal reported that Vice President JD Vance had paused plans to travel to Pakistan for peace talks.