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Surged alongside other US benchmarks after Washington and Tehran reached a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) added 1.3%.US equity indexes rose Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite touching an all-time high, after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each gained about 0.7%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.7%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) each added about 1.6%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 1.5%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 1.9%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.8%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 0.7%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 4.1%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 1.6%. Natural gas was up 1.9%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) added 1.3%.Gold on Comex added 0.6%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) rose 1.1%. Silver climbed 1.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 2.7%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) rose 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) gained 0.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.6% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) added 0.1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) shed 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) dipped 0.6%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 0.4%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) rose 0.4%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.3% higher. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 0.1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 0.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also declined.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) advanced 5.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 5%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) added 3.7%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 5.6%.

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US Equity Indexes Rise After Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire

US equity indexes rose Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite touching an all-time high, after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.3% to 24,569.1, the S&P 500 was up 0.8% at 7,121.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 0.7% higher at 49,488.5.All sectors except real estate, industrials, and financials rose. Technology, energy, and communication services led the gainers. Tesla's (TSLA) results are due after the bell.Trump's extension of the ceasefire with Iran will last for only three to five days, Fox News reported Wednesday, citing a White House official. The US blockade of the Middle East nation's ports remains in force.Iran has made lifting the blockade on its ports a key demand for resuming Pakistan-brokered negotiations to end the war and for allowing marine traffic to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of global crude oil flows.Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. A third vessel was also reportedly targeted by the IRGC and is "now disabled off Iran's coast," CNN cited Iranian media.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Extended US-Iran Ceasefire

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications rose 7.9% in the week ended April 17 as lower borrowing costs drove gains in both refinancing and purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 4.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 4.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.8%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Target Hospitality (TH) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell, a day after the company said its selling shareholders priced a secondary offering of 7 million shares at $14 apiece for about $98 million in gross proceeds.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.TE Connectivity (TEL) shares were down more than 5% in Wednesday's premarket activity despite the company delivering strong fiscal Q2 results that beat estimates after CEO Terrence Curtin told Reuters that persistent Middle East conflict could force price hikes to offset rising material costs and supply chain disruptions.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.7%.Moderna (MRNA) stock was down more than 1% premarket, a day after the company said it administered the initial doses to participants in the US and the UK for a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its experimental mRNA-1018 pandemic flu vaccine.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.Capital One Financial (COF) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% higher. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased 0.6%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after The Information reported the company and Tencent are in talks to invest in DeepSeek, which is seeking funding at a valuation of over $20 billion.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.1%.NexGen Energy (NXE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it completed its 2026 winter drill program at the Patterson Corridor East discovery, extending the vertical extent of the high-grade uranium zone by 33% to 550 meters.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

US equity futures were rising pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the US blockade of Iranian ports.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.7% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.9% higher.Trump said that Iran's government is "seriously fractured" and that he is extending the ceasefire "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," according to his post on Truth Social.Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, said that Iran is ready to restart peace talks once the US lifts its naval blockade, Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported early Wednesday, citing media outlet Rudaw.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) and Vertiv (VRT) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. GE Vernova (GEV) posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue, while AT&T (T) reported lower Q1 earnings amid higher operating revenue. Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM) are set to report their results after-market.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.5% at $99.93 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.5% higher at $91.01 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.4% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.2% lower, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.5% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.1%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% lower in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, shares of Philip Morris and GE Vernova were up 3.3% and 7.%, respectively, after the companies posted their Q1 financial results. Adobe (ADBE) stock was 3% higher after the company said its board approved a new share buyback authorization, allowing the company to repurchase up to $25 billion in shares through April 30, 2030. The digital media software firm also expanded its partnership with Omnicom Group (OMC) to co-develop an enterprise-grade, industry-specialized AI agentic operating model solution, according to Omnicom.On the losing side, Vertiv shares were down 1.1% despite its Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue surpassing analyst expectations. AT&T stock was down 2% after its Q1 earnings release.

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US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the US blockade of Iranian ports.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.7% higher.Trump said that Iran's government is "seriously fractured" and that he is extending the ceasefire "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," according to his post on Truth Social.Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, said that Iran is ready to restart peace talks once the US lifts its naval blockade, Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported early Wednesday, citing media outlet Rudaw.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Philip Morris International (PM) and Vertiv (VRT) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. Meanwhile, AT&T (T) posted lower Q1 earnings amid higher operating revenue. Tesla (TSLA) and IBM (IBM) are set to report their results after-market.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1% at $99.46 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.9% higher at $90.47 per barrel.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire; Tesla Earnings On Deck

The main US stock measures were trending higher in Wednesday's premarket activity after President Donald Trump extended the two-week US ceasefire with Iran, while traders await the latest round of corporate earnings, including results from Tesla (TSLA).The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.5% and the Nasdaq added 0.7% before the opening bell. The indexes finished Tuesday trading lower for the second consecutive session.In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump announced the extension of the two-week US ceasefire deal with Iran, citing a request by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The truce was announced on April 7. The naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue, according to Trump."We have been asked to hold our attack on the country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump said in the post. "I have therefore directed our military to continue the blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."Iranian state news outlet Tasnim reported that negotiators from Tehran won't participate in further peace talks with their US counterparts, according to CNBC. US Vice President JD Vance's expected trip to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran has been called off, CNN reported, citing a White House official.West Texas Intermediate crude oil inclined 1.3% to $90.83 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent rose 1.1% to $99.56.The Trump administration is evaluating a potential extension of a maritime shipping waiver to make it easier to move oil and gasoline between US ports, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Electric vehicle giant Tesla is scheduled to release its latest quarterly results after the markets close, along with International Business Machines (IBM) and Texas Instruments (TXN). GE Vernova (GEV), Philip Morris International (PM), AT&T (T), Boeing (BA), Boston Scientific (BSX) and Elevance Health (ELV) post earnings before the bell, among others.Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares advanced 2% pre-bell as the company lifted the full-year procedure growth outlook of its da Vinci robotic surgery system and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) gained 2%.Kevin Warsh said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. Warsh, who is Trump's Fed chair nominee, made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing.Treasury yields were moving down before the open, with the two-year rate retreating 0.8 basis points to 3.77% and the 10-year rate off 1 basis point to 4.28%.Official data on Tuesday showed that retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices.Wednesday's economic calendar has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am.Gold rose 1.1% to $4,769 per troy ounce, while bitcoin climbed 3.9% to $78,172.

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Persian Gulf Ceasefire Lifts Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe Off

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Wednesday after President Donald Trump unilaterally extended a US Persian Gulf ceasefire on Tuesday.However, global crude prices edged higher in morning hours, as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed to tanker traffic.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Nasdaq inclined 0.7%, and the Dow Jones was up 0.5%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 0.5% at $90.08 in pre-bell activity.Asian exchanges traded unevenly overnight, although Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index struck a fresh all-time zenith on strength in tech shares. European bourses edged lower midday on the continent.AT&T (T) traded up 1.2% pre-bell after reporting Q1 EPS below consensus but topping revenue expectations, and affirming guidance, in a morning release.Tesla (TSLA), Lam Research (LRCX), IBM (IBM), and Texas Instruments (TXN) are slated to report earnings after the close, among others.On the economic calendar is the Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations for April at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA petroleum status report at 10:30 am.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $78,004, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.28%. Spot gold commanded $4,756 an ounce.

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Correction: Wall Street Logs Back-to-Back Losses Amid US-Iran Talks Uncertainty

(Corrects the day to Tuesday in first para)Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Tuesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced on April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis points to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.

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Wall Street Logs Back-to-Back Losses Amid US-Iran Talks Uncertainty

Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Wednesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis point to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.

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US Equity Indexes Fall as Vance's Trip to Pakistan on Hold Ahead of Iran Ceasefire Deadline

US equity indexes fell on Tuesday, while crude oil futures jumped as President Donald Trump reportedly extended the Iran ceasefire deal until Tehran submits a "unified proposal" to end the war.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,334.81, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% to 7,064.01 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.6% to 49,149.38. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session. All sectors except energy fell. Real estate, utilities, and industrials led the decliners.Trump said he has extended the ceasefire until Tehran submits a proposal to end the conflict permanently, CNN reported late Tuesday. The ceasefire was due to expire on Wednesday evening ET. Trump said he will continue the US blockade of Iranian ports.Trump said the extension was warranted as Tehran's government is "seriously fractured," CNBC reported.Vice President JD Vance was set to leave Tuesday morning for Pakistan, the expected location for the US-Iran talks, but his trip has been put on hold, CNN reported. The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a second round of talks, CNN cited sources as saying.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 2.8% to $92.13, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.6% to $96.98.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 4.8 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year climbed 6.9 basis points to 3.79%.Gold futures declined 2.3% to $4,718.1 and silver futures dropped 4.7% to $76.28.In economic news, US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and following the previous month's revised 0.7% gain. Removing both motor vehicles and a 15.5% surge in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.6% in March, the same as in February.Pending home sales rose by 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% increase in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 1.1% from March 2025.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 5.8%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.Moody's (MCO) said Tuesday that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) by embedding its credit intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven enterprise tools, expanding its presence across financial workflows. Shares of Microsoft rose 1.5%, among the Dow's leaders.Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the Dow's laggards, a day after the company said that Tim Cook will become executive chairman after a nearly 15-year stint as chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.

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US Equity Markets Fall as Crude Oil Rises on Renewed Uncertainty Over Iran Talks

US equity indexes closed lower on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed amid renewed uncertainty over stalled US-Iran peace talks.* President Donald Trump told CNBC that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend.* Iran has told regional mediators it would send a negotiating team to Islamabad on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported.* US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, compared with February's revised 0.7% gain and above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg survey.* The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales rose 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% gain in February. Sales fell 1.1% from March 2025.* May West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.93 to settle at $91.35 per barrel, while June Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $5.29 at $100.77.* Northern Trust (NTRS) shares rose 8%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500, after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.* Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares fell 12%, the largest drop on the S&P, after the company reported Q1 results that missed market projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.

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US Equity Indexes Fall as Vance's Trip to Pakistan on Hold Ahead of Iran Ceasefire Deadline

US equity indexes fell ahead of Tuesday's close as Vice President JD Vance's visit to Pakistan to negotiate a lasting peace deal with Iran has reportedly been put on hold.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,332.2, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% to 7,083.5 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.4% to 49,247.5. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session.Vice President JD Vance was set to leave this morning for Pakistan, the expected location for the next round of US-Iran talks, but his trip has been put on hold as he and other key officials gather at the White House, CNN reported.The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a second round of talks, CNN cited sources as saying.US President Donald Trump reiterated that he doesn't want to extend his ceasefire deadline of Wednesday evening ET, adding that he expects "to be bombing" if a deal isn't reached, the news report added.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 2.8% to $92.13, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.6% to $96.98.

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Equities Fall Intraday, Oil Jumps Amid Uncertainty Around US-Iran Talks

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose amid uncertainty around the prospects of a fresh round of negotiations between Washington and Iran.The S&P 500 was down 0.4% at 7,084.3 after midday Tuesday, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,337.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.2% to 49,339.2. Barring energy and consumer discretionary, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 4.7% at $93.80 per barrel, while Brent rose 4.2% to $99.52.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by the US has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, as the deadline for a recently announced ceasefire looms, CNN reported Tuesday, citing sources. US Vice President JD Vance, who was expected to leave for Pakistan earlier in the day, was still in Washington for meetings, unnamed sources told the news outlet.The US is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war, CNBC reported, citing President Donald Trump. He reportedly doesn't expect to extend the ceasefire due to expire Wednesday.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 4.4 basis points at 4.29% and the two-year rate rising 6.3 basis point to 3.78%.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed."Contract signings rose in March despite higher mortgage rates, pointing to pent-up housing demand," NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. "A greater supply of inventory will help translate that demand into more home sales."In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares were down 2.6%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 11% intraday Tuesday, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares were up 8.9%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares jumped 7.2%, among the best performers on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,730 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.1% to $76.74 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Fall as US Equities Decline After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) shed 0.1%.US equity indexes fell, giving up intraday gains, as crude oil futures gathered momentum in midday trading on Tuesday, with investors still awaiting confirmation from Iran that it will attend the second round of peace talks in Pakistan.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each gained about 0.8%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 0.1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) fell 0.3% and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) added 0.2%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) rose 1.6%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 0.6%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) shed 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) declined 0.8%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), climbed 0.8%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 4.9%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 4%. Natural gas was up 0.4%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) added 0.7%.Gold on Comex lost 1.9%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) fell 2.1%. Silver shed 4.1%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined 4.1%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) eased 0.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.3%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.9% lower.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) fell fractionally. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) rose 0.2%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) dipped 0.1%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.7%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) declined 0.7%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.8% lower. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) fell 0.8%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) lost 1%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) also declined.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) shed 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) fell 0.3%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) lost 0.8%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was down 1.9%.

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US Equity Indexes Slip as Investors Await Fate of Iran Peace Talks in Pakistan

US equity indexes gave up intraday gains as crude oil futures gathered momentum after midday Tuesday, amid a fast-approaching deadline for Washington and Tehran to find a deal in the second round of talks in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,339.8, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% to 7,087.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.2% to 49,370.3. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session alongside corporate results.All sectors except consumer discretionary and energy fell, with real estate and industrials leading the decliners.President Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend. The president added, however, that the US military is "ready" to bomb Iran if a deal is not signed by the ceasefire deadline late Wednesday and that he does not want to extend it.Iran has told regional mediators it would send a negotiating team to Islamabad on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. But Tehran hasn't publicly confirmed it will send representatives, and Iran's top negotiator said, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 4.3% to $93.50, and Brent crude futures advanced 2.8% to $98.17.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 4.8 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year climbing 6.5 basis points to 3.78%.Gold futures declined 1.1% to $4,775.6 and silver futures dropped 2.4% to $78.15.In economic news, US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and following the previous month's revised 0.7% gain. Removing both motor vehicles and a 15.5% surge in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.6% in March, the same as in February.Pending home sales rose by 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% increase in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 1.1% from March 2025.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7.6%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 7.1%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.Moody's (MCO) said Tuesday that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) by embedding its credit intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven enterprise tools, expanding its presence across financial workflows. Shares of Microsoft rose 1.4%, among the Dow's leaders.Apple (AAPL) shares fell 1.5%, among the Dow's laggards, a day after the company said that Tim Cook will become executive chairman after a nearly 15-year stint as chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.

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US Equity Indexes Give Up Gains as Investors Await Fate of Iran Peace Talks

US equity indexes fell, giving up intraday gains, as crude oil futures gathered momentum in midday trading on Tuesday, with investors still awaiting confirmation from Iran that it will attend the second round of peace talks in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1% to 24,380.8, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% to 7,097.6 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.2% to 49,337.5. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session amid the flow of quarterly results.President Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend. The president added, however, that the US military is "ready" to bomb Iran if a deal is not signed by the ceasefire deadline Wednesday evening and that he does not want to extend it.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 4.3% to $93.50, and Brent crude futures advanced 2.8% to $98.17.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7.6%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 7.1%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Second Round of US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid a second round of talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly non-manufacturing activity index rose to minus 16.5 in April from minus 23.9 in the previous month, compared with expectations for a small increase to a minus 19.8 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET, indicating a slower pace of contraction in the sector.US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above expectations for a 1.4% increase and compared with a prior 0.7% gain.The pending home sales data for March and the business inventories data for February will be released at 10:00 am ET.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin advanced by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gained 0.8%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.02%.UnitedHealth (UNH) stock was up more than 7% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.MSCI (MSCI) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.Onto Innovation (ONTO) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company said it plans for a $710 million equity investment in Rigaku to advance the so-called process control services for semiconductor manufacturing.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated by 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.3% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.D.R. Horton (DHI) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q2 net income and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) slipped by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its Q1 passenger traffic dropped by 5.5% year-over-year, even as its net income and revenue were higher.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up 0.7% before the opening bell. Reuters reported, citing court documents, that the company faces a fresh lawsuit by a Dutch climate activist organization demanding it immediately end its investments in new oil and gas projects.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% to $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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AI Optimism Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell Amid Uncertainty of US-Iran Peace Talks

US equity futures were higher pre-bell on Tuesday as recent optimism on artificial intelligence and tech buoyed investor sentiment amid the uncertainty of a new round of negotiations between the US and Iran.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.5% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.3% higher.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) boosted its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,600, pointing to AI and tech-driven earnings, while Amazon (AMZN) said it planned to invest $5 billion in Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic, with up to another $20 billion potentially available in the future if certain commercial milestones are met.President Donald Trump seems positive on the new round of peace talks happening, while Iran has said it will not negotiate "under the shadow of threat." The ceasefire between the two nations ends tomorrow.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with GE Aerospace (GE) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were slightly lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.2% at $95.20 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% lower at $88.95 per barrel.March retail sales rose 1.7% following an upwardly adjusted 0.7% gain in the prior month, above estimates compiled by Bloomberg of a 1.4% increase.The Senate Banking Committee hearing of Kevin Warsh for the Federal Reserve chair is scheduled at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 0.9% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.5% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.1% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.2%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.4% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Amazon stock was higher by 2.2% pre-bell. UnitedHealth shares rose 7.4% after the company's Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed analysts' consensus. Danaher (DHR) stock was up by 0.5% after posting Q1 adjusted earnings that beat analysts' estimates.On the losing side, Apple (AAPL) shares eased slightly by 0.7% after the company said Tim Cook plans to step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO. 3M (MMM) stock was down by 3.7% despite the company's Q1 adjusted earnings and net sales surpassing analysts' consensus.

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AI Optimism Buoys US Equity Futures Pre-Bell Amid Uncertainty of US-Iran Peace Talks

US equity futures were higher pre-bell on Tuesday as recent optimism on artificial intelligence and tech buoyed investor sentiment amid the uncertainty of a second round of talks between the US and Iran.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.7% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.5% higher.JPMorgan Chase (JPM) boosted its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,600, pointing to AI and tech-driven earnings, while Amazon (AMZN) said it planned to invest $5 billion in Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic, with up to another $20 billion potentially available in the future if certain commercial milestones are met.President Donald Trump seems positive on the new round of peace talks happening, while Iran has said they will not negotiate "under the shadow of threat." The ceasefire between the two nations ends tomorrow.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with GE Aerospace (GE) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reporting higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were mostly flat, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.2% at $95.30 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.2% higher at $87.60 per barrel.The March retail sales report, due at 830 am ET, is forecast to show a 1.4% increase following a 0.6% gain in the previous month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The Senate Banking Committee hearing of Kevin Warsh for the Federal Reserve chair is scheduled at 10 am ET.

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US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Weigh Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks

US equity futures were pointing higher on Tuesday as traders monitor uncertainty over a potential fresh round of talks between the US and Iran and await the latest batch of corporate earnings.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% each in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq added 0.3%. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq finished the previous trading session lower, with the latter snapping a 13-day winning streak, while the Dow was little changed.President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance is ready to leave for Pakistan for a second round of peace talks with Iran, according to a Bloomberg report. Iran, however, hasn't publicly confirmed if any representative from its side will participate in the latest proposed negotiations."We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats, and in the past two weeks, we have prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a Monday post on X. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a social media post that the country still has "deep historical mistrust" towards the US government's conduct.Trump said Monday that the US is not likely to extend its current ceasefire with Iran if a deal isn't agreed, Bloomberg News reported. The ceasefire is set to expire "Wednesday evening Washington time," Trump reportedly said."I'm not going to be rushed into making a bad deal," Trump said in a phone interview, according to Bloomberg. "We've got all the time in the world."The US-Iran ceasefire may be extended by up to two weeks, though it will take much longer to hammer out a complete peace agreement, Macquarie Group said in a note on Monday.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 1.2% to $88.55 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent decreased 0.9% to $86.68."Oil prices are being whipsawed by developments in the Middle East once again, with what appears to be de-escalation quickly turning to re-escalation," ING Bank said in a Monday report.Treasury yields were moving upwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate gaining 2.1 basis points to 3.74% and the 10-year rate edging 0.6 basis points higher to 4.26%.GE Aerospace (GE), UnitedHealth (UNH), Danaher (DHR), Northrop Grumman (NOC), 3M (MMM), D.R. Horton (DHI), Tractor Supply (TSCO) and Genuine Parts (GPC) are scheduled to report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Shares of Amazon.com (AMZN) inclined 2.7% pre-bell after the e-commerce giant said it will invest $5 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and up to another $20 billion in the future if certain commercial milestones are met.Apple (AAPL) nudged 0.3% lower after the iPhone maker announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO. Alaska Air (ALK) fell 2.9% after reporting its latest quarterly results.Tuesday's economic calendar has the retail sales report for March at 8:30 am ET, followed by the pending home sales index for the same month at 10 am.Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's hearing before the Senate Banking committee is slated for 10 am. Fed Governor Christopher Waller is expected to speak at 2:30 pm.Gold slipped 0.6% to $4,801 per troy ounce, while bitcoin traded up 0.4% at $76,575.

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