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U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks Tomorrow After Markets Rise
U.S. and Iranian officials will meet for talks tomorrow. Equity indexes opened higher following the announcement.
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Equity indexes opened higher after the announcement.
Background on the Announcement The planned talks follow earlier diplomatic contacts between the two countries. No agenda details were released. Markets reacted immediately to the news of the meeting. Traders cited reduced geopolitical risk as a factor in the early gains.
The three major U.S. indexes posted opening gains ranging from 0.4 percent to 0.9 percent. Volume was reported as moderate in the first hour of trading. No further statements from either government were issued by midday.
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Reduced conflict riskRoutine market move
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Risk downRoutine
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