US Futures Rise as Chip Stocks Rally, Iran Ceasefire Holds
Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center
Summary
Stock futures climbed on Friday as top semiconductor stocks gained ahead of a payrolls report that’s expected to show a modest increase in hiring. Oil held steady as the Iran ceasefire appeared intact even with overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.
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