Markets are starting the week with an odd sense of optimism despite another roller-coaster weekend for Middle East diplomacy. One moment the Strait of Hormuz is open, the next it's closed, then open again, as US-Iran negotiations begin while geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Yet investors continue to focus on the possibility of a breakthrough.
Oil briefly rose above $78 per barrel before retreating, while Asian equities pushed higher on strong technology appetite, a weaker yen, and renewed enthusiasm around AI and robotics.
Micron reports earnings this week. With expectations running sky-high, investors will be looking for confirmation that the memory-chip boom still has room to run.
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Intro0:52 Middle East uncertainty ...
1:35 ... doesn’t affect risk appetite
5:20 Week ahead: US GDP, PCE data & Micron earnings









