U.S. Sends Iran Peace Plan as Stock Futures Rise: Dow Gains 318 Points

Published on 3/24/2026

U.S. Sends Iran Peace Plan as Stock Futures Rise: Dow Gains 318 Points

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Stock futures saw increases on Tuesday night, with S&P 500 futures rising by 0.7%, Nasdaq 100 futures advancing by 0.8%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 318 points (0.7%). The movement followed reports that the U.S. delivered a 15-point peace plan to Iran via Pakistan, aimed at ending ongoing conflicts. Despite these gains, all three major averages reported losses during the regular session earlier, with the S&P 500 down 0.37%, Nasdaq down 0.84%, and the Dow falling 84.41 points (0.18%). Oil prices resumed their upward trend after a previous decline, as market focus continues on oil and interest rates.