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US Equity Index Futures Sink Pre-Bell as Investors Await Inflation Data Amid Exchange of Strikes Between Iran, Washington

Japanese Shares Close in Red as US Strike on Iran Dents Investor Sentiment

Japanese shares experienced choppy trade on Wednesday to close in the red after heightened tensions in the Middle East after the US' latest strikes on Iran raised concerns among investors.The Nikkei 225 closed down 1.9%, or by 1,237.36 points, to end at 64,179.27.According to news reports, the US launched new strikes on Iran after a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded to the attack by saying it will not leave any attack or threat unanswered.This has raised concerns about a potential peace deal in the Middle East. The flare-up has also pushed up crude oil prices, denting investment sentiment further.On the corporate side, Nintendo (TYO:7974) shares closed down nearly 7%, after its Nintendo Direct presentation for upcoming games fell short of investor expectations for brand-new titles, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.Also, shares of Seven Bank (TYO:8410) closed reported 98.1 million ATM transactions in May, up 4.5% on year, according to a Wednesday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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Technology Pushes US Equity Indexes Lower

US equity indexes fell following a semiconductor-led sell-off in technology that continued into the final leg of trading on Tuesday.The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.6% to 25,522.1, with the S&P 500 down 0.8% to 7,346.7, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.1% to 50,708.4. All three gauges were off session lows.Technology and energy were standout decliners, down 2.8% and 1.8%, respectively, ahead of Tuesday's close. Marvell Technology (MRVL), Arm (ARM), and Qualcomm (QCOM) declined by at least 7.3% each, the worst-performing three stocks among companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion, according to data compiled by Finviz.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 3.5% to $88.11, and Brent crude futures slid 3% to $91.40.A deal to end the war in the Middle East could be reached in "two to three days," with the Strait of Hormuz reopening "immediately" after the agreement is signed, President Donald Trump was cited as saying in a CNBC news report. The two countries are nearing a pact "that will not in any way allow nuclear weapons," Trump was cited as saying."Oil gave back most of Monday's gains after Israel and Iran halted hostilities that had threatened to derail already fragile efforts to secure a broader peace agreement in the Middle East," Saxo Bank wrote in a note. "US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, maintained his typically optimistic tone, saying negotiations are in the 'final throes' of what he expects will be a successful deal."

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US Equity Indexes Sink as Big-Tech Craters in Midday Trading

US equity indexes slumped after midday on Tuesday amid a sharp sell-off in technology, led by semiconductors.The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.3% to 25,334.1, with the S&P 500 down 1.4% to 7,303.2, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.7% to 50,442.3 in Tuesday's midday trading.Technology and energy were standout decliners, down 3.4% and 2.3%, respectively. Marvell Technology (MRVL), Arm (ARM), and Qualcomm (QCOM) declined by at least 8.8% each, making them the worst-performing three stocks among companies with market capitalizations exceeding $200 billion, according to data compiled by Finviz.The real estate and consumer staples sectors led the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures sank 4.6% to $87.13, and Brent crude futures dropped 4% to $90.52."Oil gave back most of Monday's gains after Israel and Iran halted hostilities that had threatened to derail already fragile efforts to secure a broader peace agreement in the Middle East," Saxo Bank wrote in a note. "US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, maintained his typically optimistic tone, saying negotiations are in the 'final throes' of what he expects will be a successful deal."Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 2.2 basis points to 4.53% and the two-year dropping 3.4 basis points to 4.12%.

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US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell as Oil Prices Drop Amid Optimism on US-Iran Peace Deal

US equity futures rose pre-bell Tuesday as oil prices receded on optimism that a US-Iran peace agreement could happen soon.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.9% higher.West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped under $90 a barrel as President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Middle East war could be reached in "two to three days," with the Strait of Hormuz reopening "immediately" after the agreement is signed. The two countries are nearing a deal "that will not in any way allow nuclear weapons," Trump told reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York City.Traders observed the latest round of earnings, with J.M. Smucker (SJM) posting higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 1.6% at $92.79 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.9% lower at $89.57 per barrel.The international trade in goods report, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to post a deficit narrowing to $56.1 billion from $60.3 billion in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The existing home sales report, scheduled for release at 10 am ET, is expected to show an increase of 1.1% for May after a gain of 0.2% in the prior month.

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Gold Futures Fall 0.2% to $4,354.1/Oz, Silver Futures Decline 0.2% to $68.45/Oz Early Tuesday

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Gold, Silver Futures Fall Pre-Bell as Crude Oil Drops After Israel-Iran Stop Strikes, Trump Sees Peace Deal on Track

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CBOE Volatility Index Drops 4.7% Pre-Bell as Big-Tech Extends Gains Amid Lower Crude Oil, Trump Claims Iran Talks on Track

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US Equity Index Futures Rise Pre-Bell as Big-Tech Extends Rebound After Iran, Israel Announce Strikes Ended

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WTI, Brent Crude Oil Drop Pre-Bell as Trump Declares Peace Negotiations on Track After Iran-Israel Strikes Stop

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WTI Crude Oil Futures Drop 2.5% to $88.98, Brent Crude Futures Decline 2.1% to $92.24 Early Tuesday

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Big-Tech Marches Higher, Trump Engineers Halt to Iran-Israel's Exchange of Strikes

US equity indexes traded mixed as technology topped sector charts, while President Donald Trump's efforts to halt strikes between Iran and Israel helped crude oil retreat from intraday highs.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.9% to 25,937.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,409.9, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to 50,804.5 ahead of Monday's close.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google and Nvidia (NVDA) have turned to Intel (INTC) as their backup manufacturer of the most advanced processors, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) struggles to meet demand, The Information reported Monday, citing four people with direct knowledge of discussions. Intel jumped 10%, one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its price target for Micron Technology (MU) to $1,500 from $700 while maintaining its overweight rating. Wells Fargo tuned its price objective for Micron to $1,220 from $550 and kept its overweight rating. Shares of Micron were up 8.9%, making it one of the biggest outperformers in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Israel and Iran are "looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE," CNN cited President Donald Trump as saying, after an overnight exchange of strikes between the two warring countries risked the fragile April truce brokered by the US."Final negotiations on 'Peace' are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way," Trump said on Truth Social. "The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a 'Final Deal' is reached. Things should move quickly."Israel has halted attacks on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, stopping short of acknowledging a ceasefire, CNN reported. Iran has also suspended its operations against Israel, but warned it would resume if strikes in southern Lebanon continue, the news report added.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 1% to $91.47, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.4% to $94.41. Earlier in the session, crude oil futures were up more than 4% each amid reports of an overnight escalation between Iran and Israel.

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Japan15d ago

US Equity Indexes Rise as Iran, Israel Yield to Trump's Call to Halt Strikes

US equity indexes rose, with technology and energy leading the gainers, as President Donald Trump's efforts to keep the Iran ceasefire intact produced some results.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.4% to 26,062.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.8% to 7,440.9, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.2% to 50,972.5 in Monday's midday trading.Israel and Iran must immediately stop "shooting," Trump said in a Truth Social post.Israel accepted the US request to halt strikes on Iran but will continue attacks on southern Lebanon, sources told CNN. Iran has suspended its operations on Israel, but warned it would resume if strikes in southern Lebanon continue, the news report said Monday.The Israel Defense Forces said that the Israeli Air Force hit military targets in western and central Iran, according to a post on X. Meanwhile, Iran's military reportedly said it targeted two Israeli air bases in retaliation.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 0.9% to $91.33, and Brent crude futures climbed 1.4% to $94.35. Earlier in the session, crude oil futures were up more than 4% each amid reports of an overnight escalation between Iran and Israel.

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US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell as Trump Tries to Keep Fragile Middle East Ceasefire Intact Amid New Israel-Iran Clashes

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump tried to hold together the fragile Middle East ceasefire after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks over the past few days.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.2% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures were 1.2% higher.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Israel and Iran were looking to do an "immediate" ceasefire after the two nations exchanged a series of attacks. Israeli forces on Sunday had launched strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah forces inside Beirut, Lebanon, and Iran had retaliated with missile attacks. "The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a 'Final Deal' is reached," Trump said.The US imposed a blockade of Iranian ports after Iran barred transit of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE) are among the companies scheduled to release quarterly financial results within the week.Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.3% at $94.26 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1% higher at $91.44 per barrel.The NY Federal Reserve's June consumer inflation expectations index is scheduled to be released at 11 am ET.

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Gold, Silver Futures Fall Pre-Bell as Higher Crude Oil Revives Inflation Concerns Amid Risk to Iran's April Ceasefire

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Gold Futures Fall 1.1% to $4,317.6/Oz, Silver Futures Drop 2.8% to $67.19/Oz Early Monday

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CBOE Volatility Index Sinks 8.4% Early Monday as Big-Tech Perks Up Premarket Amid Higher Crude Oil, Treasury Yields

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US Equity Index Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Investors Weigh Higher Crude Oil, Treasury Yields Amid Iran-Israel Exchange Strikes

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WTI Crude Oil Futures Slump 4.6% to $94.68, Brent Crude Futures Jump 4.4% to $97.22 Early Monday

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WTI, Brent Crude Oil Futures Surge Pre-Bell as April Truce in Danger Amid Iran, Israel's Overnight Strikes

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Big-Tech Marches Higher, Trump Engineers Halt to Iran-Israel's Exchange of Strikes

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