<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="ctl00_CPI_dvBody"><div><div><p>Add <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.rttnews.com/images/v4/RTTNews-Logo-224x61.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.rttnews.com/images/v4/RTTNews-Logo-224x61.png"/> as your preferred news source on Google</p><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.rttnews.com/images/v4/google.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://cdn.rttnews.com/images/v4/google.png"/> Add Now</p></div></div></div><p> President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, the Wall Street is moving to a positive zone on Friday. Early trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open higher.</p><p>As of 7.55 am ET, the Dow futures were gaining 246.00 points, the S&amp;P 500 futures were adding 24.50 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were up 78.25 points.</p><p>In the Asian trading session, the dollar headed for its second weekly loss. Gold fluctuated in a narrow range, while global crude benchmark Brent slipped nearly 1 percent toward $98 a barrel.</p><p>The U.S. major averages finished on Thursday in positive territory. The Nasdaq climbed 86.69 points or 0.4 percent to 24,102.70, the S&amp;P 500 rose 18.33 points or 0.3 percent to 7,041.28 and the Dow increased 115.00 points or 0.2 percent to 48,578.72.</p><p>On the economic front, the Baker Hughes Rig Count for the week will be issued at 1.00 pm ET. In the prior week, the North America rig count was 680, while the U.S. rig count was 545.</p><p>San Francisco Fed Bank President Mary Daly will participate in a moderated conversation on the U.S. <span>economy</span> and monetary policy before the University of California at Berkeley Fisher Center for Real Estate &amp; Urban Economics Spring 2026 Policy Advisory Board meeting at 11.30 am ET. </p><p>Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin will speak before the 2026 CDI Citadel Directors Institute hosted by the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel at 12.15 pm ET. </p><p>Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller speaks on the economic outlook before the Auburn University Department of Economics David Kaserman Memorial Lecture event.</p><p>Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Friday. China's Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.1 percent to 4,051.43, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 percent to 26,160.33.</p><p>Japanese <span>markets</span> fell sharply. The Nikkei 225 Index slumped 1.8 percent to 58,475.90. The broader Topix Index settled 1.4 percent lower at 3,760.81.</p><p>Australian markets ended marginally lower. </p><p>For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com</p><p>Business News</p></div></div>

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<p>Wall Street is expected to open positively, with Dow futures up 246 points and S&P 500 futures gaining 24.5 points. President Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, contributing to the positive sentiment. The previous day saw major U.S. averages finish higher, with the Nasdaq up 86.69 points. Meanwhile, Asian markets mostly declined, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 1.8%. Economic updates include the Baker Hughes Rig Count and speeches from Fed officials on the U.S. economy.</p>

- President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, contributing to a positive outlook for Wall Street, which showed gains in early trading.  
- As of 7:55 am ET, Dow futures were up 246 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also rose.  
- Meanwhile, Asian markets generally declined, with the Shanghai Composite Index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling, and the Australian markets ending slightly lower.

Wall Street Aims To Open Positive