India, Sept. 21 -- Notably higher futures and easing concerns about inflation following a sharp fall in oil prices point to a positive start for U.S. stocks Monday morning.

The Dow futures are up 0.9%, the S&P futures are up 0.72% and the Nasdaq futures are rising 1.1%.

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Oil prices fell sharply this morning amid hopes for diplomatic progress to ease tensions in the Middle East at this week's UN meeting.

Ahead of a crucial meeting between U.S. President Trump and Gulf-state leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump warned Iran that it would fail economically or face its leadership being wiped out if it didn't make a deal.

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