Easing U.S.-Iran Tensions Boost Market Sentiment Ahead of Open
U.S. stock futures pointed to a stronger start on Monday after signs emerged that tensions between the United States and Iran were easing, improving risk appetite ahead of a busy week for markets. Reports indicated President Donald Trump had paused military operations against Iran to allow more time for diplomatic talks, which led Iran to halt retaliatory attacks. The news triggered a sharp decline in crude oil prices—U.S. crude futures fell over 6%—and Treasury yields also moved lower as concerns about inflation and interest rates eased ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Additionally, optimism was bolstered by China’s successful stock market debut for chipmaker CXMT. Despite Friday's mixed close with significant volatility in stocks, investors remained cautious due to ongoing tariff threats from Trump against major economies including the EU, UK, China, and Japan.
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