Trump threatens to walk away from Iran war and pull U.S. out of NATO
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on: April 1, 2026 / 11:32 PM EDT / CBS News
Stock futures slide after Trump's speech
U.S. stock futures ticked down after Mr. Trump's nationwide address on Iran, as markets look for indications that the war could be nearing a close.
Dow futures fell just under 1% in the two hours after the president's speech began at 9 p.m. ET, and S&P 500 futures dropped roughly 1.1%. Both indices posted gains during trading hours on Wednesday, after enjoying their best day since last May on Tuesday.
Asian markets also fell at the start of their trading day: Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.9% as of 10:30 p.m. ET, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slid 0.9% by 11 p.m. ET.
Crude oil futures climb during and after Trump's speech