U.S. stock market indexes are set for an intriguing trading day on Wednesday, buoyed by positive futures amid ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the Iran war. Following President Donald Trump's announcement about temporarily pausing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, S&P 500 futures increased by 0.22%, Dow futures by 0.18%, and Nasdaq futures by 0.50%. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 58.47 points to close at 7,259.22, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite added 356.35 points and 238.32 points, respectively. Despite the war's impact, U.S. companies reported strong profits for the first quarter of 2026, contributing to market resilience. Scott Wren, a senior strategist at Wells Fargo, noted that investors are focusing on earnings and corporate spending on technology. In the bond market, Treasury yields fell to 4.42%, influenced by mixed economic reports and a drop in oil prices, making loans more expensive for consumers. Overall, the S&P 500 is up 6% year-to-date, with the Nasdaq leading gains at 9%.