{"id":49152,"date":"2026-05-07T11:35:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/dow-futures-rise-120-points-5-things-to-know-before-market-opens\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:35:23","slug":"dow-futures-rise-120-points-5-things-to-know-before-market-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/dow-futures-rise-120-points-5-things-to-know-before-market-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"Dow futures rise 120 points: 5 things to know before market opens"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US equity futures pointed to a firmer open on Thursday, with all three major index contracts trading in positive territory ahead of the New York session.<\/p>\n

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edged higher, while Dow futures rose about 120 points, or roughly 0.24%, in early trade.<\/p>\n

The advance was underpinned by a confluence of forces: a nascent diplomatic opening between Washington and Tehran, a meaningful pullback in crude oil, and an earnings season that continues to exceed Wall Street’s expectations.<\/p>\n

Investors were also squaring positions ahead of closely watched US employment data due on Friday, a report that could sharpen the Federal Reserve’s thinking on the pace and timing of any future rate moves.<\/p>\n

5 things to know before Wall Street opens<\/h2>\n

1. Iran-US talks edge closer to a deal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tehran confirmed on Wednesday it is reviewing a US peace proposal that, according to officials who briefed the BBC, centres on a one-page memorandum of understanding.<\/p>\n

The document would provide for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 a critical artery for global oil shipments \u2014 and the lifting of a US naval blockade on key Iranian ports, with talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme to follow in later stages.<\/p>\n

Iran has not accepted the proposal, but its willingness to study the terms represents a meaningful shift in tone.<\/p>\n

2. Oil falls sharply, easing inflation pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n

The prospect of renewed Hormuz access has sent crude prices lower, offering a measure of relief to an economy that has been grappling with elevated energy costs since the Middle East conflict began in late February.<\/p>\n

Lower oil prices feed through to consumer inflation relatively quickly and, if sustained, could give the Federal Reserve more room to manoeuvre on rates.<\/p>\n

However, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee offered a note of caution, saying inflation “still is a long way from” the Fed’s 2% target.<\/p>\n

3. Earnings season remains exceptionally strong<\/strong><\/p>\n

With roughly 71% of S&P 500 companies having reported for the most recent quarter, approximately 84% have come in above analyst expectations, a beat rate that comfortably exceeds the historical average.<\/p>\n

Technology and artificial intelligence-linked names have led the advance, with Alphabet, Amazon and Meta all delivering results that surpassed consensus forecasts.<\/p>\n

4. Disney surges; McDonald’s, Gilead and Airbnb due<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walt Disney was one of the standout movers in early trade, with its shares rising as much as 7.5%<\/a> after the entertainment group posted quarterly revenue of $25 billion alongside adjusted earnings per share of $1.57, up 7% year on year.<\/p>\n

The results underscored the continued recovery in theme parks and streaming.<\/p>\n

Attention now turns to a second wave of reporters due Thursday, with McDonald’s, Gilead Sciences and Airbnb all scheduled to publish results.<\/p>\n

5. Jobs data are the session’s pivot points<\/strong><\/p>\n

US non-farm payrolls data, due on Friday, represents the most significant scheduled release of the week.<\/p>\n

A labour market cooling too quickly could reignite fears of a growth slowdown; one that remains too robust risks cementing the case for a prolonged pause on rates.<\/p>\n

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