Wall Street Futures Gain Up to 1% Amid Ongoing Hopes for Peace Amid US-Iran Tensions
Global Markets Show Resilience Amid Middle East Tensions
Wall Street futures rose up to 1 per cent on Tuesday afternoon, India time, as investors remained hopeful that the latest US strikes on Iran would not derail efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East.
The developments added uncertainty over the resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. However, investors remained optimistic that peace talks could continue. US authorities described the strikes as defensive in nature after President Donald Trump said on Monday that negotiations with Iran to end the war were progressing "nicely."
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| Index | % Change |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq-100 | 0.89% |
| S&P 500 | 0.57% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 0.42% |
| STOXX 600 | -0.2% |
In Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was trading flat at 25,599.45, while China's Shanghai Composite index declined 0.7 per cent to 4,122.87. South Korea's Kospi advanced 2.9 per cent to 8,075.71 after markets reopened following a holiday on Monday.
In India, the Sensex fell 478.63 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 76,010.33, while the Nifty declined 117.90 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 23,913.80.
Investor Takeaway
Investors remain hopeful for peace amid US-Iran tensions, leading to a gain in Wall Street futures.
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