US equity futures are climbing on Monday, September 21, 2026, as oil prices slide and officials express optimism about an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Contracts on the S&P 500 Index climbed 0.7% as of 7:46 a.m. in New York, while Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.1%.
The gains were notably led by Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Paramount Skydance Corp. in premarket trading. These companies saw increases due to settlement talks with California officials regarding their deal.
The anticipated meeting between Trump and Xi this week is a key driver for market sentiment. The positive outlook from officials regarding this summit, coupled with the decline in oil prices, has contributed to the upward movement in stock futures.
