<h1>Global shares rise on Israel-Iran ceasefire hopes and potential US-China trade deal progress</h1> Global shares rose Friday as markets responded to ongoing Israel-Iran ceasefire and potential US-China trade progress. The US President announced a trade deal signing, though details remain limited. European markets gained with Germany's DAX up 0.8%, Paris CAC 40 surging 1.3%, and London FTSE rising 0.5%. Asian markets showed mixed results, with Tokyo's Nikkei gaining 1.4% while Hong Kong and Shanghai declined. US markets approached record highs, with the S&P 500 sitting just 0.05% below its all-time closing high. Economic data showed resilient US performance despite tariff concerns, with manufacturing orders exceeding expectations and unemployment claims declining.