S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus - Reuters
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Notable Quotes
""Moving from the brink of a continued escalation in Iran to a more diplomatic approach has calmed markets down from some perspective.""
— Charlie Ripley , Executive
"US military forces would remain in the region until Iran complies with what he described as the 'real agreement,' warning of further escalation if terms are not met."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Israel was open to direct negotiations with Lebanon."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If attacks on Iran are halted, its own operations would cease and that for a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"The deep historical mistrust we hold toward the United States stems from its repeated violations of all forms of commitments — a pattern that has regrettably been repeated once again."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
CEO of Amazon.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Charlie Ripley is a senior investment strategist for Allianz Investment Management.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Michael Burry is an investor known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
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US stock index futures were largely muted as investors awaited crucial inflation data and assessed the fragility of the Middle East truce.
US stock futures inched lower as cracks emerged in the fragile Middle East ceasefire, with investors turning their focus to domestic inflation readings.
US stocks advanced, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 275.88 points, as investors grew more optimistic about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher following March inflation data that met expectations, despite ongoing pressures from the Iran conflict. Investors are also assessing the stability of the ceasefire.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher following March inflation data that met expectations, despite ongoing pressures from the Iran conflict. Investors are also assessing the stability of the ceasefire.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher following March inflation data that met expectations, despite ongoing pressures from the Iran conflict. Investors are also assessing the stability of the ceasefire.
US stocks surged amid relief after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, leading to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a drop in oil prices.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher following March inflation data that met expectations, despite ongoing pressures from the Iran conflict. Investors are also assessing the stability of the ceasefire.
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