US stock futures held steady as investors monitored developments regarding a deal in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures showed little movement early Tuesday. Market sentiment remains cautious as the region’s geopolitical situation develops. Simultaneously, trading in chip and software stocks experienced declines following the release of recent earnings reports from companies within those sectors. These earnings reports appear to be weighing on investor confidence specifically within the technology space. Overall, the market is currently displaying a balanced reaction to both international affairs and corporate performance.