US Markets Climb on US-Iran Deal Hopes and Nvidia Surge

U.S. stock markets advanced as optimism grew around potential diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran, while Nvidia's strong earnings fueled tech-led gains, pushing the Dow to a new record high. The prospect of a U.S.-Iran agreement supported risk appetite, easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and contributing to lower oil prices, which in turn reduced inflationary pressures. Nvidia's upbeat guidance and robust AI-driven demand reinforced expectations of sustained earnings momentum in semiconductor and tech-related equities, boosting investor confidence in growth stocks. Markets most exposed include U.S. equities—particularly large-cap tech—and Iranian frontier market funds, with capital flows likely shifting on geopolitical developments. Traders will watch the upcoming U.S. CPI inflation report and any updates from ongoing nuclear negotiations for near-term direction.

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