Wall Street poised to open higher on ceasefire extension relief - Reuters

Wall Street is set to open higher as investors react to the extension of a ceasefire agreement, easing near-term geopolitical tensions in a key region. The relief has bolstered risk appetite, supporting equity futures and reducing demand for safe-haven assets, with the SP500 futures indicating a positive open. This shift in sentiment is benefiting cyclical sectors and broad market ETFs like WALL and STREET, while reducing volatility premiums priced into markets such as WAR, which tracks defense-related equities. The improved outlook for global stability is also supporting capital flows into equities amid lower perceived tail risks. Traders will watch the next U.S. jobs report for signals on whether improved sentiment translates into stronger consumer and business confidence data.

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