Dow Jones futures rise on AI optimism after strong May gains

Dow Jones futures advance 0.10% to near 51,130, while S&P 500 futures gain 0.22% toward 7,580. Meanwhile, Nasdaq 100 futures rises 0.48%, trading near 30,550 during the European hours on Monday, ahead of the US regular opening.

US stock futures edge higher following a strong May on Wall Street, continuing the momentum that saw the Dow Jones advance 2.79%, the S&P 500 climb 5.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 surge 8.36%.

Market sentiment improves, driven by the technology sector, where investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-related developments shows no signs of slowing down. Further bolstering market confidence is a highly successful first-quarter earnings season.

Meanwhile, the US and Iran agreed to a 60-day memorandum of understanding to maintain the ceasefire, although geopolitical landscape remains fluid as diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran experience ongoing activity. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that talks and message exchanges with the United States are currently underway. However, Araghchi maintained a cautious stance, emphasizing that it remains impossible to properly evaluate the trajectory of these negotiations until a definitive and clear outcome is officially reached.

US President Donald Trump has requested specific revisions to the proposed US-Iran deal. The agreement, which aims to permanently halt the hostilities that erupted earlier this year, is now facing adjustments centered on key security and non-proliferation issues. Specifically, the requested modifications focus on the strategic transit dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz and the management and removal of Iran's highly enriched uranium supplies.