On June 17, Wells Fargo stated that easing macroeconomic concerns, improved sentiment, and the market's digestion of interest rate hike expectations will drive the U.S. stock market higher. The firm raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 Index from 7,300 points to 7,950 points, indicating about a 5% upside from the index's closing level on Monday. As Wells Fargo adjusts its target, the U.S. and Iran are set to officially sign a temporary peace agreement in Switzerland on Friday. The agreement will end months of conflict and restore passage through the critical waterway of the Strait of Hormuz. Wells Fargo equity analyst Ohsung Kwon noted that the easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran are alleviating macroeconomic concerns. He mentioned that inflationary pressures from rising oil prices may dissipate. Additionally, the market sentiment for the Nasdaq 100 Index has stabilized in a neutral range, providing support for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.