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Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
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Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
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ASX 200 — Australian Market
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STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico Market
US stock futures held steady on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs in the previous session, buoyed by hopes that the US and Iran were moving closer to an agreement to end the war. Reports suggested the two sides were nearing a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while establishing a framework for more detailed nuclear talks. In regular trading on Wednesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.46% and 2.02%, respectively, while the Dow gained 1.24%. Nine of the 11 major S&P sectors finished in positive territory, led by gains in industrials, technology, and communication services. Strong corporate earnings continued to underpin market sentiment, particularly among AI-related companies that remained at the forefront of the rally. Investors are now awaiting more earnings reports on Thursday, including results from McDonald’s, Gilead Sciences, and Airbnb, among others.
