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Israel-Lebanon Truce, S&P 500's Record Close Drive US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were edging higher pre-bell Friday as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted new all-time highs on Thursday.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% higher.The halt of Israel's attacks on Lebanon has been an important condition for the resumption of US-Iran talks, which President Donald Trump said could occur "probably, maybe, next weekend" in remarks made outside the White House on Thursday. Trump also said that a deal with Iran could be finalized ideally before the US-Iran ceasefire ends on Tuesday, but he was willing to extend if necessary.The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to close at 7,041.28, while the Nasdaq advanced 0.4% to end at 24,102.70.Traders took note of results from two major banks, with Truist Financial (TFC) reporting higher Q1 earnings and revenue and Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) posting lower Q1 earnings amid higher revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 3.4% at $95.97 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 4.2% lower at $90.73 per barrel.Federal Reserve San Francisco President Mary Daly, Richmond President Thomas Barkin, and Governor Christopher Waller are scheduled to speak on Friday.

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Gold, Silver Futures Rise Pre-Bell as Sliding Crude Oil Futures Help Limit Inflation Concerns

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WTI Crude Oil Futures Slumps 4% to $90.88 Pre-Bell; Brent Futures Drop 3.1% to $96.28

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WTI, Brent Crude Oil Drop Pre-Bell as Trump Expects Lebanon Truce, Blockade Pain to Help Land Iran Deal

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CBOE Volatility Index Steady Pre-Bell as Investors Weigh Middle East Diplomacy, Trump's Timeline on Iran Peace Deal

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US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell as Trump Talks Up Iran Peace Deal After Israel-Lebanon Truce

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US Equity Indexes Advance After Trump Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

US equity indexes rose ahead of Thursday's close after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, removing a major obstacle to the Middle East diplomacy for a lasting Iran truce deal.The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2% to 24,069.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 7,035.2, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 48,583.5. Energy, real estate, and technology led the gainers. Health care was the worst performer.President Trump said the US might hold discussions with Iran this weekend, The Wall Street Journal reported. "We're very close to making a deal," the president told reporters outside the White House, according to the WSJ. Trump said he wasn't sure the current two-week ceasefire in the war would need to be extended, according to the report.Earlier on Thursday, Trump said on Truth Social that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting 5 pm ET. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he welcomed the decision. In a follow-up social media post on Thursday, Trump said he will invite the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for talks.Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the naval blockade of Iran is an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire, and US forces are ready to strike power plants and the energy industry in the country, if ordered, according to a report from Reuters.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 2.5% to $93.77, and Brent crude futures jumped 3.7% to $98.58.

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US Equity Indexes Rise Following Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Agreement

US equity indexes rose in midday trading on Thursday after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, removing an obstacle to diplomacy in works to extend the Iran truce deal.The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% to 24,148.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,049.2, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 48,566.5.President Donald Trump said Thursday on Truth Social that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting 5 pm ET.Iranian officials and Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir are meeting in Tehran on Thursday to discuss messages between Tehran and the Washington, CNN reported. The White House has expressed optimism about reaching a deal, noting that a potential second round of talks would likely be held in Pakistan, according to CNN.US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the naval blockade of Iran is an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire, and US forces are ready to strike power plants and energy industry in the country, if ordered, according to a report from Reuters.

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Hopes for Middle East Peace Nudge US Equity Futures Slightly Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were higher pre-bell on Thursday as optimism for an end to the Middle East conflict continued to grow, with a second round of talks and a ceasefire extension on the horizon.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% lower.Israel's security cabinet met on Wednesday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, which could remove a key hurdle in securing a broader peace agreement.A series of solid earnings so far this week has also allayed concerns about the economy. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) posted higher Q1 earnings and net revenue. Netflix (NFLX) is due to report after market close.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.7% at $95.60 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude flat at $91.28 per barrel.Initial jobless claims are projected to have dropped to 213,000 in the week ended April 11 from 219,000 the prior week, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The March industrial production report, due at 9:15 am ET, is forecast to show a 0.1% increase following a 0.2% gain in the prior month.

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Camino Minerals Commences Drilling at Costa de Cobre District-Scale IOCG Copper Discovery in Peru

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WTI Crude Oil Futures Rise 1.1% to $92.36 Pre-Bell; Brent Futures Climb 1.3% to $96.24

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WTI, Brent Crude Futures Rise Pre-Bell as Probability of US-Iran Negotiations Seen Rising Amid Blockade, Lebanon Talks

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CBOE Volatility Index Falls 0.3% Pre-Bell Amid Growing Expectations US-Iran Truce to be Extended

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US Equity Futures Edge Higher Pre-Bell as Hopes for Middle East Peace Grow

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Japanese Shares Climb on Ceasefire Hopes, Strong Wall Street Corporate Earnings

Optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire and solid corporate earnings on Wall Street lifted Japanese stocks at Thursday's opening.The Nikkei 225 climbed by 345.6 points or 0.6% to open at 58,479.83.The U.S. and Iran are discussing a two-week truce extension to allow further peace negotiations, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, easing fears of renewed fighting even as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz.Separately, IMF Mission Chief for Japan Rahul Anand told Reuters that the Bank of Japan can look past Middle East war‑related inflation, since broader second‑round price effects are likely limited.Anand's comments come as conflict‑driven oil price surges add to inflationary pressures, keeping alive market expectations for a near‑term BOJ interest rate hike.

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S&P 500 Index Touches All-Time High Amid Reports of Iran Truce Extension

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US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Reports Iran Ceasefire May be Extended for Peace Talks

US equity indexes traded mixed ahead of Wednesday's close amid speculation on an extension of the two-week Iran ceasefire, setting the stage for a lasting peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.5% to 23,991.7 and the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,023.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, declined 0.2% to 48,453.9.The US and Iran are considering extending their two-week ceasefire to negotiate a peace deal, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. Mediators are seeking technical talks to overcome the most contentious issues -- the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program -- preventing an agreement that would extend beyond next week, when an initial truce will expire, the person told Bloomberg.Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an "amazing two days," as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict, Reuters reported. Pakistan's military confirmed Field Marshal Asim Munir had arrived in Tehran, the news report said. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Munir, who had mediated the last round of talks, was heading to Iran "to narrow gaps" between the two sides.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 0.5% to $90.84, and Brent crude futures slipped less than 0.1% lower to $94.75. Both the WTI and Brent futures were up 1% earlier in the session.Technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, and financials led gainers in the final leg of trading. Industrials and materials were among the decliners.In company news, Morgan Stanley (MS) posted stronger-than-expected Q1 results as sharp gains in investment banking and trading activity helped boost revenue to a record.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Trump Attempts to Restrain Geopolitical Risk

US equity indexes traded mixed in midday trading on Wednesday as President Donald Trump's comments downplaying the possibility of an extended war in Iran kept geopolitical risk contained.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.2% to 23,920.8, and the S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 6,999.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, declined 0.5% to 48,303.5. S&P is trading within hair's breadth of its all-time high of 7,002.28.Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an "amazing two days," as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict, Reuters reported. Pakistan's military confirmed Field Marshal Asim Munir had arrived in Tehran, the news report said. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Munir, who had mediated the last round of talks, was heading to Iran "to narrow gaps" between the two sides.Meanwhile, Iran's military has threatened shipping in the Red Sea if the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports, after US Central Command said the blockade has "completely halted" Iran's economic sea trade, CNN reported.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1.1% to $92.39, and Brent crude futures climbed 1% to $95.6."The bottom line is that despite the market's rally since last week, the current ceasefire remains fragile," Thierry Wizman, global foreign-exchange and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, said in a note. "It is currently not letting the oil flow anyway. And if agreement is not reached on the nuclear issue, hostilities may restart, including in the Red Sea."

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Mako Mining Books Record Q1 Gold Production

Mako Mining (MKO.V) reported Wednesday record gold production of 13,721 ounces in the first quarter.The output comprises 10,398 ounces of gold from the San Albino mine in Nicaragua and the 3,323 ounces from the Moss mine in Arizona.Mako integrated the Moss mine into its portfolio in March 2025 through a US$6.5 million deal to acquire the asset.The company said its first-quarter revenue reached US$68.6 million at a record average gold price of $4,904 per ounce.Mako said it is currently debt free with a cash position of $96.1 million, allowing the company to advance the Eagle Mountain project in Guyana and the Mt. Hamilton project in Nevada.The company traded 3.9% higher at last look to $7.65 per share on Nasdaq pre-market trading.

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US Equity Futures Flat Pre-Bell as Traders Remain Optimistic About Potential US-Iran Deal

US equity futures were mostly unchanged pre-bell Wednesday as traders continue to be optimistic about the possibility of a US-Iran agreement.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures were all flat.Negotiations between the US and Iran could resume as early as this week, with the New York Post quoting President Donald Trump as saying it could happen "over the next two days."Traders digested earnings from Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS), which posted higher Q1 earnings and revenue. Progressive Corp. (PGR) is also expected to report earnings pre-bell.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.8% at $95.56 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.6% higher at $91.87 per barrel.The April Empire State manufacturing index, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is seen coming in at zero versus negative 0.2 previously, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The March import price index, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to show a 2.3% month-over-month increase after a 1.3% gain previously. The export price index is also projected to rise 1.5% to match the previous month's gain.The April US housing market index, slated for 10 am ET, is seen coming in at 37 versus 38 previously.

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