Markets edge higher as US-Iran pause calms nerves ahead of July jobs data
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US stock futures rose after reports that the US and Iran agreed to halt attacks, helping lift sentiment after a rough week. Nasdaq futures led gains (~1%), with S&P 500 futures up about 0.7% and Dow futures around 0.4%. Oil prices climbed, with Brent above $73 and WTI above $70 as energy concerns persist. Traders head into a holiday-shortened week, awaiting the June jobs report due Thursday, and with U.S. markets closed Friday for the Fourth of July.
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