[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures attempt to nurse some of the prior session's tech-related losses at the reopen, while oil futures are lower with US-Iran talks on Friday back on again

The pullback in oil futures may reflect rising uncertainty surrounding US-Iran discussions, as these talks often impact supply dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 Feb 2026, 23:23 UTCOn the live feed at 23:03 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures attempt to nurse some of the prior session's tech-related losses at the reopen, while oil futures are lower with US-Iran talks on Friday back on again

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Meanwhile, the rebound in US equity futures indicates a possible recalibration after tech sector losses, suggesting market participants may be looking for bargain opportunities. This interplay between equities and commodities highlights cautious sentiment while investors assess geopolitical developments.

Energy · last 90 days

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ENERGY/27 Aug · 17:46

The Trump administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, reports WSJ citing sources

Brent crude, after we published+1.4%

Brent (X6) futures rose shortly after the headline, in turn weighing on the bond complex.

ENERGY/25 Aug · 19:26

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been agreed upon, it includes free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and will be announced in the coming days, reports Ria citing Pakistani and Iranian sources

−2.4%Brent crude

ENERGY/2 Sep · 11:13

Saudi Foreign Ministry says it has urged all parties to remain calm, halt escalations and respect international law and return to negotiations

−0.6%WTI crude

ENERGY/31 Aug · 14:29

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil prices will come down, CNBC Interview; says Trump has been saying Iran is not ready to make a deal

−0.6%Brent prices

ENERGY/25 Aug · 09:36

US is reportedly mulling returning diplomats to Middle Eastern embassies as soon as this week, NYT reports; "suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities"

−0.5%Brent crude

ENERGY/25 Aug · 08:24

Pakistani Army Chief Munir conveyed an offer to Iran, from the US, to halt the siege and lift sanctions under the MOU, in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping proxy attacks, Al Arabiya/Al Hadath sources report

−0.5%Brent crude

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