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IRAN SIGNALS OPENNESS TO DIALOGUE AS OIL PRICES DECLINE Regional media report that Iran's president says Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons and is ready for dialogue. The reportedly softer diplomatic tone is supporting market risk appetite, while oil prices move lower amid hopes of easing tensions. The key takeaway: Any credible progress toward negotiations could reduce geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets.

Young Americans show greater openness to socialism, NBC poll finds 47% of voters aged 18–29 view capitalism negatively, while 42% have a positive view of socialism, NBC reports. Across all voters, 48% view capitalism positively, compared with just 21% for socialism.

FED OFFICIALS SIGNAL OPENNESS TO WARSH PROPOSAL FOR FEWER POLICY MEETINGS At least a third of all Federal Reserve officials have said they would consider meeting less frequently to set interest rates - Bloomberg