- Asian stock markets saw declines on Friday, as investors closely monitored developments regarding a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire.
- US President Donald Trump suggested he is open to extending the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, with Iran's UN envoy expressing “cautious optimism“ about negotiations.
- Oil prices fell on Friday amid growing optimism for an extended ceasefire, despite ongoing global energy shocks and warnings of jet fuel shortages in Europe.
- Wall Street set new record highs on Thursday, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite all closing higher.
- Shares of PepsiCo and J.B. Hunt Transport Services rose after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, while gold and silver prices also increased.
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