India, April 16 -- The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to extend the strong upward move seen over the past few sessions.
The markets may continue to benefit from recent upward momentum, which helped lift the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 to new record closing highs on Wednesday.
Traders continue to express optimism about a second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, although a new meeting has not been officially announced.
According to reports, the warring nations are considering extending the ceasefire by two weeks in order to allow more time for talks.
"It's like the events of the past month-and-a-half have been placed in the rearview mirror by investors," s...