| 🔔 BEFORE THE BELL: U.S. stock futures moved higher Tuesday as easing geopolitical tensions improved sentiment. By 06:00 ET, Dow futures rose 145 points (+0.35%), S&P 500 futures gained 17 points (+0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures added 84 points (+0.3%) after President Trump said the conflict with Iran could end “very soon.” Markets were volatile on Monday as oil briefly surged toward $120 per barrel on fears that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global crude supply, could trigger inflation and push bond yields higher. On Tuesday, oil reversed sharply, with Brent falling 7.4% to $91.53 and WTI dropping 6.9% to $88.24, helping stabilize equity sentiment. Traders are also watching Oracle earnings after the close, with attention on its $50B capital spending plan for AI infrastructure. | 
