Stock futures pointed to opening losses Tuesday as the AI trade and Middle East uncertainty looked set to pull markets in different directions.

Asian markets rose Monday, buoyed by AI demand, despite Middle East tensions impacting oil prices. Investors await U.S. payrolls data, with the Federal Reserve's rate hike outlook…

Oil prices edged up while Asian equities have gained momentum, driven by a boom in artificial intelligence stocks, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations.