Trending Now - Markets Steady as Investors Anticipate Earnings and Peace Talks

WHO:

CNBC - President Trump, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Esmaeil Baqaei (Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson), White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Jerome Powell (Fed Chair), Kevin Warsh (Trump’s pick for Fed Chair).

WHAT:

CNBC - U.S. stock futures were little changed, with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq Composite futures remaining flat. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 64 points, or 0.13%. The S&P 500 rose 0.12%, and the Nasdaq added 0.20%. The Dow slipped 62.92 points, or 0.13%. President Trump canceled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for discussions on Iran. Trump stated that negotiations could happen over the phone. White House press secretary confirmed discussions about Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the war ends and the U.S. lifts its blockade. Five of the "Magnificent Seven" tech companies are set to report earnings, including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Apple.

WHERE:

CNBC - New York Stock Exchange, Pakistan, Strait of Hormuz.

WHEN:

Yahoo Finance - The Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision is set to be announced on Wednesday. Apple’s earnings results are scheduled for Thursday.

WHY:

CNBC - The market's gains were limited due to the standstill in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Investors are focused on the upcoming earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

HOW:

Yahoo Finance - Trump suggested that negotiations with Iran could proceed remotely instead of in-person discussions.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 07:54 UTC)

President Trump has canceled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for discussions on Iran, suggesting that negotiations could take place over the phone instead. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures showed little movement, with the Dow gaining 64 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight increases, as investors remain focused on upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision set for Wednesday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the war ends and the U.S. lifts its blockade.