{"id":62702,"date":"2026-06-04T07:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T07:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:38:29","slug":"market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Jitters as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal; Nasdaq Futures Slide 1.3% Amid Tech Sell-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Trump_Signals_Imminent_End_to_Iran_Conflict\" >Trump Signals Imminent End to Iran Conflict<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Nasdaq_Futures_Slide_on_Tech_Weakness_and_War_Jitters\" >Nasdaq Futures Slide on Tech Weakness and War Jitters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Russian_Advances_and_Back-Channel_Diplomacy\" >Russian Advances and Back-Channel Diplomacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Italy_Secures_Strategic_Energy_Asset\" >Italy Secures Strategic Energy Asset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-jitters-as-trump-signals-iran-peace-deal-nasdaq-futures-slide-1-3-amid-tech-sell-off\/62702\/#Tensions_Flare_in_the_Balkans\" >Tensions Flare in the Balkans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Trump announces &quot;final negotiations&quot; to end the Iran war<\/strong>, targeting the reopening of the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> as a top priority for global energy stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nasdaq 100 futures hit session lows, dropping 1.3%<\/strong> following disappointing quarterly guidance from chipmaking giant Broadcom (<a href=\"\/stock\/AVGO\">AVGO<\/a>) and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russia claims control of Huliaipilske<\/strong> in Ukraine\u2019s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, marking a tactical advance as high-level US-Russia diplomatic contacts are scheduled for this week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italy clears Ludoil&#39;s acquisition of the strategic ISAB refinery<\/strong>, a move expected to return Italy&#39;s largest refining complex to national control amid shifting European energy dependencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moscow issues sharp warnings over NATO&#39;s &#39;Platinum Wolf&#39; drills in Serbia<\/strong>, accusing the alliance of seeking to &quot;tighten its grip&quot; on the Balkans like a &quot;boa constrictor.&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Signals_Imminent_End_to_Iran_Conflict\"><\/span>Trump Signals Imminent End to Iran Conflict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> stated on Thursday that the United States is in the &quot;middle of final negotiations&quot; to end the war with <strong>Iran<\/strong>. Speaking to reporters, the President suggested a deal could be reached as early as this weekend, with the primary objective being the reopening of the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> to restore global oil flows.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows a newly brokered ceasefire framework between <strong>Israel<\/strong> and <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, which the Trump administration has framed as a critical precursor to a broader regional peace. Despite the optimistic rhetoric from the White House, market participants remain cautious as <strong>Iranian<\/strong> officials have yet to confirm that a final agreement is imminent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nasdaq_Futures_Slide_on_Tech_Weakness_and_War_Jitters\"><\/span>Nasdaq Futures Slide on Tech Weakness and War Jitters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technology stocks faced significant pressure on Thursday, with <strong>Nasdaq 100 futures<\/strong> extending losses to hit a session low of <strong>1.3%<\/strong>. The sell-off was primarily triggered by Broadcom (<a href=\"\/stock\/AVGO\">AVGO<\/a>), which saw its shares slump over <strong>12%<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/movers\/premarket\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Premarket Movers\">premarket<\/a> trading after providing revenue guidance that failed to meet high investor expectations for AI-driven growth.<\/p>\n<p>The broader market sentiment remains <em>risk-off<\/em> as investors weigh the potential for a peace breakthrough against the reality of ongoing military exchanges. Analysts noted that while an end to the Iran war would ease inflation concerns linked to energy, the immediate volatility reflects a &quot;sell the news&quot; reaction following a period of record highs for the tech-heavy index.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Russian_Advances_and_Back-Channel_Diplomacy\"><\/span>Russian Advances and Back-Channel Diplomacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Eastern Ukraine, the <strong>Russian Defence Ministry<\/strong> announced that its forces have taken control of the village of <strong>Huliaipilske<\/strong> in the Zaporizhzhia region. The capture, reported by state news agency <strong>TASS<\/strong>, represents a significant tactical shift on the southern front where combat clashes have intensified in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously, <strong>Russia<\/strong> is re-engaging in high-stakes diplomacy with the U.S. through non-traditional channels. <strong>Kirill Dmitriev<\/strong>, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, confirmed that Moscow will have contacts with U.S. negotiators <strong>Steve Witkoff<\/strong> and <strong>Jared Kushner<\/strong> this week to discuss both the Ukraine conflict and global energy cooperation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italy_Secures_Strategic_Energy_Asset\"><\/span>Italy Secures Strategic Energy Asset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Italy&#39;s Energy Minister <strong>Gilberto Pichetto Fratin<\/strong> confirmed Thursday that the government will approve <strong>Ludoil\u2019s<\/strong> acquisition of the <strong>ISAB refinery<\/strong> in Sicily. The deal, which involves a <strong>51% initial stake<\/strong> valued at approximately <strong>$586 million<\/strong>, will transition the refinery from Cypriot private equity control back to Italian management.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>ISAB refinery<\/strong> accounts for more than <strong>20% of Italy&#39;s refining capacity<\/strong> and is considered a vital asset for national security. <strong>Ludoil<\/strong> plans to transform the site into a multi-energy hub, focusing on advanced bioprocessing and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to align with European energy transition goals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tensions_Flare_in_the_Balkans\"><\/span>Tensions Flare in the Balkans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Russian Foreign Ministry<\/strong> issued a scathing critique of the <strong>&#39;Platinum Wolf&#39;<\/strong> military exercises currently taking place in <strong>Serbia<\/strong>. Spokeswoman <strong>Maria Zakharova<\/strong> accused <strong>NATO<\/strong> of attempting to &quot;tear Serbia away from Russia,&quot; metaphorically describing the alliance&#39;s actions as coiling around the nation like a &quot;boa constrictor.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The drills, which involve over <strong>550 personnel<\/strong> from various <strong>NATO<\/strong> member states and partners, are intended to enhance peacekeeping interoperability. However, the rhetoric from Moscow underscores the deepening divide between Western and Russian influence in the <strong>Balkans<\/strong>, a region that remains a geopolitical flashpoint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways President Trump announces &quot;final negotiations&quot; to end the Iran war, targeting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz 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