U.S. equities advanced as investors weighed reports of a U.S. proposal to halt
fighting with Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
gained about 0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite added roughly 0.7%. Oil prices
declined, with West Texas Intermediate near $90 and Brent below $97. Optimism
over potential talks under Donald Trump lifted risk appetite, despite Iran
rejecting direct negotiations.