S&P futures are pointing to a strong open today, up +0.7% following the de-escalation signals in the Middle East. European equity markets are surging in early trades with the German DAX up +1.8% and STOXX 600 up +1.2%. Asian markets also closed sharply higher today with notable performances in Greater China and Japan. Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking an end to hostilities after initial confusion over timing. The White House stated the agreement includes a 12-hour ceasefire, after which the war will be considered ended if calm persists.

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