FTSE 100 Live: Stock Futures Rise as Oil Drops on Easing Iran Tensions

European stock futures and the FTSE 100 are currently rising as oil prices retreat. This market movement follows signs of easing tensions within the Middle East, specifically driven by hopes for an Iran truce. The decline in oil prices is directly linked to these diminishing geopolitical pressures, which has subsequently bolstered the performance of stock futures across Europe as investors react to the potential for increased stability in the region.