Wall Street Futures Rise as Trump Meets Gulf Leaders at UN Assembly

U.S. stock futures pointed higher on September 21, 2026, as investors reacted positively to President Donald Trump's meetings with Gulf-state leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Market sentiment was further supported by the possibility that Trump may meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York, a development that could ease geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Traders are monitoring the diplomatic engagements for signals on energy policy and regional stability. Further details on the potential Iran meeting were not immediately confirmed.