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Hopes Rise for Iran War Deal, but Nuclear Standoff Keeps Global Markets on Edge

  Hopes for Deal to End Iran War Grow, but Nuclear Issues Keep Markets Volatile Growing optimism around a possible agreement to end the Iran war has provided some relief to global markets, but the underlying nuclear disputes remain unresolved — and that uncertainty continues to shape economic sentiment worldwide. Recent signals of progress in ceasefire discussions have already triggered sharp market reactions. Reports of “constructive conversations” between the U.S. and Iran pushed oil prices down and lifted global equities, underscoring how sensitive markets remain to any sign of de‑escalation. The conflict has kept the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for roughly 20% of global oil supply — partially closed, creating what analysts describe as one of the largest energy supply disruptions in modern history.  Even temporary ceasefire announcements have produced dramatic swings. A recent two‑week truce sent global stocks surging and crude prices plunging more than 16%, reflecting ...

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Stock Market Today: Chip Stocks Surge as Nvidia Leads the Way

U.S. stock futures surged on Monday as chip stocks shone, with Nvidia leading the charge. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 jumped almost 1%, while S&P 500 futures rose roughly 0.7%, poised to build on Friday's tech-led rally. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also saw a modest rise of 0.3%.

The upbeat mood kicked off the first full-on week of 2025 for traders, highlighted by the release of the December nonfarm-payrolls report scheduled for Friday. Chip stocks rallied after a record revenue and strong sales forecast from Nvidia's server partner Foxconn, boosting optimism for AI-fueled growth. Nvidia shares rose 2% in pre-market trading, while peers AMD and Micron Technology each gained over 3%.

Focus remains on Nvidia later Monday when CEO Jensen Huang gives the keynote speech to start the CES tech conference. Investors will be listening for signs that Nvidia's new Blackwell chip has overcome supply glitches.



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