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US Market Open: Stocks primed for a firmer open in quiet newsflow, while Dollar weakens on easing Fed tightening bets

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the MoU signed with the US does not stipulate a 60-day deadline and that no talks have begun with the US due to violations.Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman are ongoing.US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming but in light volume.DXY softens; CHF benefits as carry USD positions unwind, Antipodeans outperform on easing Fed expectations.Fixed income benchmarks in tight ranges.Energy benchmarks lack direction as the MoU deadline expires.Looking ahead, highlights include Canadian Inflation (Jul).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the MoU signed with the US does not stipulate a 60-day deadline and that no talks have begun with the US due to violations.Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman are ongoing.US equity futures are mixed, with the NQ outperforming but in light volume.DXY softens; CHF benefits as carry USD positions unwind, Antipodeans outperform on easing Fed...

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