India, May 22 -- Renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks and rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict may lift investor sentiment on Friday.
The dollar was higher in Asian trading session. Brent crude prices jumped nearly 3 percent toward $106 a barrel. Gold prices traded lower, while spot gold dipped toward $4.500 an ounce.
Initial trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open moderately up.
As of 7.40 am ET, the Dow futures were up 151.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were adding 12.00 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were progressing 50.75 points.
The U.S. major averages finished in positive territory on Thursday. The Dow advanced 276.31 points or 0.6 percent to 50,285.66, the S&P 50...