U.S.- Iran roadmap, Greenspan dies at 100, Starmer resigns and more in Morning Squawk

Good morning! For those on the job hunt, Nevada might be the place to look. The state has experienced a remarkable 1.9% growth in its workforce between April 2025 and April 2026, making it the fastest-growing state in the U.S. Stock futures are on the rise this morning, as the major indexes continue their upward momentum following a successful week. In international news, mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran have made significant headway toward finalizing a deal within the next 60 days. This roadmap aims to address ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and establishes a "High Level Committee" to guide further negotiations. In a somber note, former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has passed away at the age of 100 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease, as confirmed by his wife. Greenspan, who led the Fed for 19 years, was instrumental during several major economic events, including the 1987 market crash and the dot-com bubble. His famous caution against "irrational exuberance" in 1996 remains a pivotal moment in financial history. Meanwhile, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and prime minister, following disappointing results in local elections and ongoing internal party conflicts. Starmer will continue in his role until a successor is named, and former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has expressed interest in leading the party. Additionally, Fed watchers are paying close attention to Chairman Kevin Warsh's recent policy meeting, where he introduced plans for significant changes to the Fed's approach. His presentation was notably less confrontational than expected, suggesting a possible shift in the central bank's communication style. On the entertainment front, Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" has made waves at the box office, amassing $160 million during its opening weekend—the largest debut in the franchise's history. With over 11.5 million viewers, the film has also achieved the second-highest opening for an animated feature, just behind "Incredibles 2." Stay tuned for more updates as we monitor these developments closely.