Talks were delayed as Israel stepped up strikes in Lebanon, complicating diplomacy and keeping regional risk premiums elevated.
Despite the geopolitical setback, investors poured money into US equities, recording a weekly inflow high as demand for technology names picked up momentum following SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO.
Prosus NV said core earnings could rise as much as 28% for the year ended March 31, buoyed by growth in its e‑commerce operations and a higher valuation of its stake in China’s Tencent.
Market action was muted in the region: European and Japanese equities traded near flat while Chinese markets were closed. US futures pointed to an about 0.5% weaker open and Brent crude traded around $80 a barrel.