Futures Show Cautious Optimism Amid Iran Headlines

Futures are pointing higher as investors react to reports that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a peace agreement. Axios reported the two sides are close to a memorandum of understanding, while President Trump’s social media posts have tempered some of the early optimism. Kevin Hincks breaks down the latest geopolitical developments, a stronger-than-expected ADP Employment Report, and the market reaction to falling oil prices. He also looks at the post-earnings rally in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) after the chipmaker posted strong results and upbeat growth commentary.

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