TEHRAN -- Iran's currency and stocks have risen sharply since talks began with the U.S. over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program last Saturday, indicating optimism for moves toward a resolution and raising the stakes for the Iranian negotiating team ahead of a second meeting this weekend.
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Optimism buoys Iranian markets ahead of second-round U.S. nuclear talks
Currency and stocks jump after last week's meeting as hopes rise for resolution
Iran-U.S. talks have been dominating local headlines. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters) © Reuters
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