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Japan97d ago

WTI, Brent Crude Oil Futures Extend Declines to Lowest in Over 3 Months After G-7 Demands Ceasefire in Lebanon as Iran Warns of Retaliation

Japan97d ago

CBOE Volatility Index Slips Pre-Bell Ahead of Fed Policy Statements While G-7 Demands Ceasefire in Lebanon to Prevent Iran Retaliation

Japan97d ago

US Equity Index Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's Press Briefing While G-7 Demand Ceasefire in Lebanon

Japan97d ago

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Details of Iran Agreement Emerge

(Updates with index/price moves and political news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed amid sliding crude oil prices as details of the Iran peace deal began to emerge.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1% to 26,409.6, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% to 7,517.5, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% to 52,037.9 ahead of Tuesday's close.Technology was the standout decliner, while financials and industrials led the gainers.The US will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the deal to end the war, offering Tehran an early financial incentive to wind down the conflict, people familiar with Sunday's announcement of an interim deal with Iran told The Wall Street Journal.A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the framework agreement, and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel's continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal, according to a report from the Associated Press. "Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the war has not fully come to an end."Crude oil futures traded at levels that are the lowest in more than three months. Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 4.1% to $79.80 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate dived 4.6% to $77.03 per barrel after midday.

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Japan98d ago

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed in Midday Trading as Technology Leads Decliners

(Updates with index/price moves and political news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new peak intraday amid sliding crude oil prices, while technology sank to the bottom of sector charts.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 26,617.2, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% to 7,545.3, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% to 52,024.5 in midday trading Tuesday.All sectors except technology, energy, and healthcare rose, with financials and utilities leading the gainers.Dow hit a fresh intraday record, taking out the all-time high scaled on Monday, as crude oil extended declines to the lowest level in more than three months following Sunday's announcement of an interim deal between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 3.3% to $79.85 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate dived 3.8% to $76.96 per barrel after midday.President Donald Trump vowed to publicly release the text of the memorandum of understanding Iran has signed with the US "in a couple of days," CNN reported Tuesday.

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Japan98d ago

US Equity Futures Marginally Higher as Dow Climbs to New Record Amid Anticipated US-Iran Peace Deal Signing

US equity futures were firm pre-bell Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record amid the anticipated signing of a peace deal between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.3% higher.The Dow gained 468.77 points, or 0.92%, on Monday, setting fresh intraday and closing records.Vice President JD Vance told CNBC in an interview that he expects the peace agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open "in a toll-free way for the long term." However, shippers say transit through the area remains unclear in the meantime, according to the report.Meanwhile, Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), known as SpaceX, continued its post-IPO rally, gaining 4.2% in pre-market activity.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 2.8% at $80.83 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2.9% lower at $78.41 per barrel.Housing starts for May, slated for 8:30 am ET, are expected at 1.43 million units annually, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The May import price index is expected to show a 1% month-over-month increase after a 1.9% gain previously. The export price index is projected to rise 0.9%, compared with a gain of 3.3% previously.

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Japan98d ago

Gold, Silver Futures Rise Early Tuesday as Crude Oil Drops After Trump Sees Upcoming Iran Talks to be 'Easier'

Japan98d ago

Gold Futures Edge 0.4% Higher to $4,367.4/Oz, Silver Futures Advance 0.6% to $70.59/Oz Early Tuesday

Japan98d ago

WTI Crude Oil Futures Drops 2.2% to $78.94, Brent Crude Futures Declines 2% to $81.50 Early Tuesday

Japan98d ago

WTI, Brent Crude Oil Futures Extend Slide Pre-Bell as Trump Says Next Phase of Iran Talks to be 'Actually Easier'

Japan98d ago

CBOE Volatility Index Steady Pre-Bell as Crude Oil Futures Extend Declines, Treasury Yields Higher With Iran High on G-7 Agenda

Japan98d ago

US Equity Index Futures Mixed Pre-Bell After Dow Touches Record as Investors Await Terms of Iran Peace Deal

Japan98d ago

Nikkei 225 Crosses 70,000 Intraday, Closes with Tepid Gains After Bank of Japan Hikes Rates

Japanese equities closed with mild gains on Tuesday after crossing the 70,000 mark for the first time intraday, as investors cheered the rate hike by the central bank.The Nikkei 225 closed up 87.00 points or 0.13% close at 69,404.50.The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75% at the conclusion of its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. The decision, approved by a 7-1 vote, was in line with market expectations.The central bank said Japan's economy continues to recover moderately, although geopolitical uncertainties remain risks to the outlook.On the corporate side, Internet Initiative Japan (TYO:3774) completed payment for the disposal of 68,111 treasury shares under its restricted stock remuneration plan. The shares were disposed of at 3,064 yen each, totaling 208.7 million yen.Also, Fujitsu (TYO:6702) Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday following "woman-related inappropriate conduct," Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a company spokesperson.

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Japan98d ago

ASX Midday Sector Update: Energy Stocks Advance, Consumer Discretionary Sector Struggles

Energy stocks advanced nearly 1% at midday Tuesday.Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) gained more than 1% in recent trade.On the flip side, the consumer discretionary sector struggled, shedding nearly 2%.Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares were down almost 2% in recent trade.

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Japan98d ago

Update: US Equity Indexes Soar, Crude Oil Sinks as Iran Agreement Poised to Reopen Hormuz

(Updates with index/price moves and political news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes surged while crude oil and government bond yields slumped after the US and Iran reached a deal, setting the stage for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.9% to 26,650.7, with the S&P 500 up 1.7% to 7,555.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 1.1% to 51,752.1 ahead of Monday's close.President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both virtually signed the agreement to end a US blockade of Iranian ports, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of nuclear negotiations, CNN reported, citing a senior US official.Crude oil futures slumped. Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent fell 3.9% to $83.48 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate slid 3.8% to $81.05 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 1.8 basis points to 4.47% and the two-year lower by 2.8 basis points to 4.06%.

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Japan99d ago

Update: US Equity Indexes Jump Following Weekend Agreement to End Iran War

(Updates with index moves and geopolitical developments from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes rose after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement to end the war in the Middle East, setting the stage for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil flows.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 3% to 26,660.1, the S&P 500 jumped 1.9% to 7,574.4, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.4% to 51,921.7.Energy and consumer staples were among the decliners, while technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary led the gainers.Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Sunday that a memorandum of understanding had been reached, with military operations on all fronts set to cease immediately. No text of the MoU has been released, and the duo has offered conflicting accounts of what will follow a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, CNN reported.The peace deal will end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple media reports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said the ceasefire in Lebanon - one of Iran's preconditions for a negotiated settlement - has been observed in the memorandum of understanding, Al Jazeera reported.Crude oil futures slumped. Front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent slumped 5.5% to $80.22 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate sank 5.1% to $82.88 per barrel.

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Japan99d ago

US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement Lifts US Equity Futures Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as the US and Iran finally reached a long-awaited agreement to end the war, with President Donald Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 1% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 1.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 2.1% higher.Iran's Supreme National Security Council had confirmed on Sunday that a memorandum of understanding had been finalized, with military operations on all fronts set to cease immediately."With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.Shares of Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX), known as SpaceX, rose 5.3% in premarket activity after the company ended Friday with a market capitalization of more than $2 trillion in a record-setting initial public offering. Shares rose as much as 29% on Friday.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 4.9% at $83.03 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 5.4% lower at $80.30 per barrel.Investors also look forward to the Federal Reserve's rate decision, scheduled for Wednesday. Markets expect no rate moves by the central bank.The June Empire State manufacturing index, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is seen at 13.5 versus 19.6 previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The May industrial production report, due at 9:15 am ET, is forecast to show a 0.3% gain following a 0.7% increase in the prior month. The June US housing market index, slated for 10 am ET, is expected at 37, unchanged from the prior month.

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Japan102d ago

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Trump Fumes Over Leaked Terms to End Iran War, SpaceX Debuts

(Updates with index moves and new information influencing markets from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed amid conflicting reports on the terms of a draft deal between Iran and Washington to the end war in the Middle East and Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) making history with its stock market debut.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4% to 51,047.9, followed by a 0.1% increase in the S&P 500 to 7,404.3 in midday trading on Friday. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 25,749.4.In company news, shares of Space Exploration Technologies opened at $150, above the initial public offering price of $135 per share, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Shares traded 21% after the open.President Donald Trump decried Tehran as "dishonorable" for what he said were inaccurate state media descriptions of a potential interim US-Iran agreement, CNN reported. Iran's foreign minister said a deal "has never been closer," according to CNN.Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that a draft deal includes a commitment from the US to lift oil sanctions and that final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran's frozen funds are released and a US naval blockade ends, according to CNBC. The deal also includes a pledge from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, among other points, Mehr reported, according to CNBC.Crude oil futures slumped, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent sliding 3.8% to $84.38 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate lower by 3.9% to $86.87 per barrel.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 1.8 basis points to 4.48% and the two-year climbing 1.1 basis points to 4.08%.

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Japan102d ago

US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell on Higher Optimism for Middle East Peace Deal

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday as traders anticipated a peace deal between the US and Iran finally being completed and the Strait of Hormuz reopened.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.6% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.5% higher.The draft version of the memorandum of understanding includes a commitment from the US to lift oil sanctions and a pledge from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a CNBC report citing Iranian state media. The two nations could sign the agreement as early as next week, Bloomberg reported, citing senior officials.President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he had cancelled planned strikes on Iran, as talks with Iranian leadership had resulted in final points being "approved by all parties involved."Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with Adobe (ADBE) reporting higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 3.4% at $87.32 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 3.4% lower at $84.72 per barrel.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index for June, slated for 10 am ET, is expected at 46.0, up from 44.8 previously.

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Japan102d ago

Gold Futures Jump 3.2% to $4,244.1/Oz, Silver Futures Surge 5.5% to $67.54/Oz Early Friday

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