US EQUITY OPEN: Indices extend higher in quarter/month-end as Middle East rhetoric continues

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US EQUITY OPEN: Indices extend higher in quarter/month-end as Middle East rhetoric continues

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equities are rallying as we approach quarter and month-end, with the recent heightened rhetoric surrounding the Middle East impacting market sentiment. This suggests that traders may be positioning for a broader risk-on environment, potentially driven by expectations of diplomatic developments. Keep an eye on how geopolitical tensions may influence sectors like energy, commodities, and safe havens in the coming sessions.

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