US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 futures flat ahead of US-Iran truce talks, inflation data

Global risk appetite, influenced by geopolitical events and inflation, directly impacts FII flows into Indian equities. Tech sector performance in the US can set a precedent for Indian IT stocks.

Maintain a neutral to slightly bullish bias on Indian indices if global cues remain stable, but be prepared for volatility around key US data releases.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the Information Technology, Financials pocket. The current signal is mixed, so traders should watch whether the effect spreads across the sector or stays limited to a single name.

Watch whether the market validates this read through price action, volume, and breadth. If the headline matters, the signal should show up in execution, not just in commentary.

• •E-mini Nasdaq-100 Futures rose the most, gaining between 0.08% to 0.16%.
• •S&P 500 futures were up 0.08%.
• •Dow Jones E-mini futures were up 0.06%.
• •The market is awaiting US-Iran truce talks and inflation data.
• •Risk flag: Escalation of US-Iran tensions could trigger global risk-off sentiment.