US stocks clawed back losses in which markets initially returned from the weekend in escalation mode after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement, with equity futures lower, oil surging, and Treasuries under pressure. However, sentiment improved throughout the session on reports that talks remain ongoing and progress is being made, with the possibility of another in-person meeting before the ceasefire expires. As such, equities pared initial losses, with the Russell outperforming, while the Dow lagged amid weakness in Goldman Sachs (GS) following softer FICC trading revenues, while oil prices settled higher but well off overnight peaks, and…
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