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Stock futures rose on Wednesday following a news report that the U.S. has given Iran a plan that could bring the conflict to an end, sending crude prices tumbling.

S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.8% and 1%, respectively. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 398 points, or 0.9%.

The moves came after President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the U.S. is “in negotiations right now” with Iran. He added that Tehran is “talking sense” and suggested it is eager to make a peace deal.

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Dow rises 300 points as traders hope U.S. and Iran can reach ceasefire deal: Live updates

Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.
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Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 305.43 points, or 0.66%, and closed at 46,429.49. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,591.90, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.77% to end at 21,929.83.

The Associated Press, citing unnamed officials in Islamabad, reported that Iran has received a 15-point proposal from the U.S. to end the war. The New York Times had first reported that the U.S. sent Iran a peace plan. The plan was delivered by way of Pakistan, that outlet said, citing two unnamed officials.

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Dow rises 300 points as traders hope U.S. and Iran can reach ceasefire deal: Live updates

Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.
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Baltic Dry fell to 2,002 Index Points on January 29, 2026, down 0.69% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 6.38%, and is up 180.00% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market...
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