Expectations of a US-Iran ceasefire boost global stock markets; Japanese and Korean stock indices hit new highs; oil prices come under pressure; gold rises while silver falls.
The US and Iran are close to reaching a ceasefire agreement, combined with a strong surge in technology stocks, driving global stock markets to historic highs. The MSCI Global Index rose 0.4%, setting a new record; oil prices fell back.
On Friday, US stock futures rose slightly. The S&