Market Reactions to Political Tensions

In the early hours of Tuesday, US stock futures presented a mixed picture. Investors were closely monitoring the White House's potential next steps regarding trade negotiations and possible sanctions against Russia.

Trump's Ultimatum to Russia

President Donald Trump has set a 50-day deadline for Moscow to reach a peace agreement in the Ukraine conflict, threatening punitive measures otherwise. Despite expressing disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump emphasized that he was "not done with him," leaving markets guessing about future diplomatic moves.

Premarket Performance

As of 4:25 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decline of 0.12%, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 experienced gains of 0.53% and 0.31%, respectively. The euro also saw a modest increase against the dollar, trading at 1.16879.