# US stock index futures moved higher after the main indexes posted their biggest weekly gains in four months.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- US stock futures rose after reports of a potential 45-day Middle East ceasefire framework.
- Lower oil prices following ceasefire talks led to declines in major energy stocks premarket.
- Nonfarm payrolls in March showed the largest job growth increase in 15 months.
- Money markets no longer expect any US interest rate cuts this year due to recent developments.
- Neurocrine Biosciences is reportedly nearing a $2.5 billion acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics.

**Countries:** United States, Iran

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