Wall Street Futures Rise as Trump Declares End to “12-Day War”; Tesla Soars on Robotaxi Launch

U.S. stock futures climbed Monday evening after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, bringing a potential end to what he called the “12-Day War.” Investor sentiment was also buoyed by Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s dovish remarks, which signaled a more accommodative stance on interest rates.

Futures Snapshot (as of 00:10 GMT):

• S&P 500 Futures: +0.6% to 6,110.20

• Nasdaq 100 Futures: +0.8% to 22,238.75

• Dow Jones Futures: +0.4% to 43,081.0

Monday’s Closing Highlights:

• S&P 500: +1.0%

• NASDAQ Composite: +0.9%

• Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.9%

The gains were fueled by cooling geopolitical tensions and supportive monetary policy signals, following days of heightened volatility due to Middle East conflict and tariff uncertainty.

Tesla Leads the Rally

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) surged over 8%, powering Nasdaq gains, after the company officially launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a major milestone in its autonomous vehicle ambitions. The rollout is currently limited to select areas with safety monitors on board.

Geopolitical Risk Dials Down

• Trump’s ceasefire announcement described a multi-stage truce, starting with a 12-hour pause by Iran, followed by reciprocation by Israel, and a formal cessation of hostilities within 24 hours.

• Iran’s missile retaliation on a U.S. base in Qatar, which resulted in no casualties, was labeled a “very weak” response by Trump.

• Regional U.S. military bases remain on high alert.

What's Next?

Investors are now watching:

• Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress

• PMI data releases for insights into U.S. business activity

• Potential developments from Iran or Israel confirming or challenging the ceasefire

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