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U.S. futures rose as investors grew optimistic about a possible U.S.-Iran breakthrough, lifting market sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

Perpetua Resources secured a $2.9 billion U.S. loan to help fund its Idaho gold and antimony project.
Market-watch headlines suggest the next session could be shaped by major stock movers, rising bond yields, and investor demand for income.
Several stories point to ongoing enthusiasm for AI-related trades, infrastructure spending, and energy exposure as momentum themes.
Banking and credit remain in focus, with one large U.S. bank seen as a buying opportunity while private credit defaults hit record highs as rates stay elevated.
Analysts and market commentators highlighted selected stocks and sectors, including a Warren Buffett-style value pick and a bank outperforming JPMorgan Chase.
Trump-related business moves and policy headlines included an investment in a revolving sushi chain and a delay to an AI executive order.
Corporate earnings and forecasts stayed prominent, with companies like Workday, Deckers, and Zoom outlining guidance, revenue targets, and buybacks.
AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing remained hot themes, with Nvidia, Datadog, SK hynix, IBM, and related stocks drawing attention.
Broader market sentiment was mixed as futures, equities, and the dollar reacted to U.S.-Iran uncertainty, oil prices, and hopes for diplomatic breakthroughs.
Other notable developments included SpaceX-related IPO speculation, SpaceX launch delays, regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets, and rising consumer-brand backlash for Starbucks in South Korea.

Hong Kong stocks closed higher, with the Hang Seng Index rising 219 points to 25,606 as Lenovo surged nearly 20% and blue-chip buying lifted market sentiment.

The Hong Kong government clarified that oil companies did not “raise prices first and absorb subsidies later,” saying the diesel price increase was driven by Middle East tensions.
Tencent repurchased 1.132 million shares on Friday, spending about HK$500 million.
Asian markets were mostly stronger, with Japan’s Nikkei and Taiwan stocks both closing at record highs.
Swire Properties unified the ownership of an old Quarry Bay building for over HK$2 billion and plans to redevelop it into an A-grade office building.
Hong Kong regulators tightened account-opening supervision for mainland investors, adding measures against forged documents and zero-balance accounts.
China’s securities regulator said it is cracking down on illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund activities, while stating investors’ assets will not be affected by the cleanup.
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized for remarks about “low-value human capital” and said the bank will help employees transition.
Futu’s premarket drop widened to more than 30% as Chinese regulators moved to confiscate illegal gains and impose severe penalties.
Chinese authorities launched a two-year campaign to clean up illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund operations.
Major market highlights included the Hang Seng Index rising 219 points, Tencent’s buyback, Lenovo and several other stocks hitting new highs, and strong gains in A-shares.

Tokyo stocks surged to a new all-time high, with the Nikkei jumping 1,654 yen to reclaim the 63,000 level as investors bought AI and semiconductor shares amid a stronger U.S. market.

Japanese stocks surged to new highs as the Nikkei closed sharply higher, returning to the 63,000-yen range on strong buying in AI and semiconductor shares.
Intraday gains were very large, with the market rising by around 1,400 points at one stage and the morning close also showing a major advance.
Investors reacted positively to U.S. stock gains, which helped extend buying in Tokyo and pushed the market above the 62,000-yen level earlier in the session.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is urging banks to prepare AI countermeasures, including considering temporary system shutdowns as an option.
The yen traded around 159 per dollar, as markets waited to see how U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions would unfold.
NY foreign exchange and oil markets were cautious and volatile, with the yen staying near 159 and crude falling for a third day as supply fears eased despite geopolitical uncertainty.
AI adoption may reduce traditional bank hiring, according to the CEO of a major U.S. financial institution.
Electric utilities are pushing for reform of regulated electricity pricing, arguing that rising fuel costs cannot be fully passed through under the current system.
Retail, resale, and local tax policy news are drawing attention, including health-club expansion plans, collaboration between major retail and secondhand players, and calls to lower fees on hometown tax platforms.
Governance, cybersecurity, and geopolitical issues remain prominent, with executive resignations, delayed earnings disclosure after a cyberattack, concerns over compliance at a utility company, and tanker traffic continuing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin is struggling near $77,700 after a liquidation wave, while XRP ETF inflows and a surging NEAR token highlight a broader altcoin rotation.

Bitcoin is under pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, heavy liquidations, and weakening sentiment, with analysts watching $75,000 as a key support level.
Crypto markets are trading in a narrow range overall, while capital appears to be rotating into select altcoins like NEAR and XRP.
NEAR Protocol is surging strongly after news that it is automating its own growth, making it one of the day’s standout gainers.
XRP is outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum thanks to ETF inflows, even as broader market weakness keeps pressure on major crypto assets.
Ethereum is consolidating in a tight range, with attention on Vitalik Buterin’s push for privacy improvements and metadata changes.
Bitcoin’s implied volatility has fallen to a seven-month low, suggesting calmer option pricing even though macro risks remain elevated.
Prediction markets are facing regulatory and security challenges, including a reported Polymarket exploit and India’s crackdown on the sector.
Polymarket is still pursuing long-term approval in Japan, aiming for a regulated presence there by 2030.
ARK Invest bought $12.5 million of Bullish stock over four days, showing continued institutional interest in crypto-related equities.
Market commentary and price forecasts remain mixed, with bearish Bitcoin outlooks, bullish XRP narratives, and broader speculation across tokens like ZEC, DASH, HYPE, and SHIB.

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