S&P 500 futures added 0.1% by 7:31 a.m. in New York, with traders positioning ahead of possible progress on a US-Iran peace deal.
That cautious gain reflected a wait-and-see mood rather than a broad risk rally, as markets looked for confirmation that negotiations could be finalized.
Pre-market attention also centered on individual movers including Dell, Gap, NetApp, Nextpower and SentinelOne, though the geopolitical backdrop remained the main driver.
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