Summary

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to new intraday records, propelled by diplomatic hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East & tech performance.
• The week ahead features meetings from the Fed, ECB, and Bank of England, as well as tech earnings releases.
• The Bank of Japan is the "wild card" facing pressure for a surprise hike, while markets will also focus on China’s manufacturing PMI, which is at risk of slipping back into contraction.

By Zain Vawda

Global markets find themselves at a crossroads as the week draws to a close, with the narrative shifting between geopolitical caution and corporate optimism. While the US dollar eased slightly on Friday, it remains

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