US briefings — Monday, June 15, 2026

US Pre-Market June 15: Futures Firm as US-Iran Deal Sinks Crude 5% and Drains the VIX

US equity futures point to a higher open on June 15 after a weekend US-Iran deal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude fell 5.45% to US$80.25, Brent 4.90%, and the VIX slid to 16.7. Asia surged on the oil drop, with the Nikkei 225 +4.99% and KOSPI +5.20%. Tesla leads the US mega-caps pre-market while Apple lags, all ahead of Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.