U.S. Stocks Hit Record Highs on Hopes for Potential Iran Peace Deal
U.S. equity markets rallied sharply as optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran pushed S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures to fresh record highs.
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U.S. equity markets rallied sharply as optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran pushed S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures to fresh record highs.
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