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US stock futures rose after President Donald Trump extended a deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure, amid ongoing negotiations with the Islamic Republic. The move comes as a resolution to the US-Iran conflict would be a boon for the stock market, which has tumbled since the US and Israel attacked Iran's energy infrastructure on February 28.
US stock futures rose Thursday night after President Donald Trump extended a deadline to attack Iran's energy infrastructure. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 205 points, or about 0.4%. The extension comes as the Trump administration seeks an end to the US-Iran war. A resolution to the conflict would help the stock market, which has declined since the US and Israel attacked Iran's energy infrastructure on February 28. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were on pace for losses, down 0.5% and 1.1%, respectively. The Dow was set to close the week out in positive territory, up 0.8%.
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