Iran War: Trump Says Deal Getting Closer as Lebanon Truce Starts | The Opening Trade 4/17/2026

Markets rose as speculation grew that a deal to end the US-Iran war is near, prompting increased risk-taking. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, with the index approaching its third consecutive week of over 3% gains, amid signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and energy market stabilization.

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