
US stock futures and major indexes, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, rose on Wednesday following reports of Iran's secret outreach to the US to ease Middle East tensions. President Trump's assurance to stabilize global energy markets, including securing safe passage for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, also boosted investor confidence. Strong US jobs data, with ADP reporting 63,000 new private payrolls, contributed to market optimism despite ongoing geopolitical risks and cautious oil prices near $82 Brent and $75 WTI.
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