U.S. stock index futures made modest gains Friday after President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a measure associated with Iran’s condition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As of 4:31 PM (Bangkok time), S&P 500 futures rose 0.17% to 7,088.75, Nasdaq 100 futures held close to flat, gaining 0.08% to 26,509.25, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased 0.34% to 48,932.00.
Equities advanced in Thursday’s session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both setting new intraday and closing records. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, the Nasdaq Composite added 0.4%, and the Dow rose by 0.2%.
The White House indicated that the 10-day truce would start at 5 PM ET, and President Trump suggested ongoing negotiations over the weekend could result in a longer-term resolution.
The technology sector remained a focal point as market participants observed a rebound in companies tied to advanced AI hardware, including Sandisk, Intel, and Micron Technology. These stocks have performed well recently, following an earlier sell-off in 2026 driven by disruptions from new artificial intelligence technologies.
Attention also turned to quarterly earnings, with investors monitoring a series of reports from financial firms. Major Wall Street banks have generally described the U.S. economy as stable, despite higher energy costs resulting from the conflict.
In corporate developments, shares of Netflix declined sharply after hours on Thursday. The company reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter, but its outlook for the following period fell short of expectations, leading to a drop of over 9%. Additionally, the company announced that co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings will depart from the board later in the year.
Looking ahead, a number of prominent regional banks—including Truist Financial, State Street, Fifth Third Bancorp, Regions Financial, and Ally Financial—are scheduled to release earnings results before the market opens on Friday.
