Mideast Cease-Fire Pushes Stocks Higher and Oil Lower - WSJ
1. U.S. stocks, including AMD, rose after a Middle East cease-fire. 2. AMD gained over 6% alongside other tech stocks due to improved market sentiment. 3. Federal Reserve signals potential for looser monetary policy amidst economic concerns. 4. Geopolitical tensions easing led to a decline in oil prices and volatility. 5. Consumer confidence dropped, indicating persistent economic concerns despite market gains.