U.S. stock index futures moved closer to record territory after reports suggested that Washington and Tehran may be advancing toward a possible peace agreement tied to Iran’s nuclear negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Hopes for improved relations between the United States and Iran on April 15, 2026, triggered a broad shift toward risk assets across global markets, lifting equities, pressuring gold, and helping Bitcoin hold near multi-week highs amid institutional demand.