Oil prices surged following reports of potential Israeli preparations for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, as indicated by US intelligence. Asian stocks experienced gains, while US equity futures showed slight declines. Geopolitical tensions are resurfacing, potentially impacting markets that had recently stabilized after tariff-related volatility.
US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon’s strong quarterly report. The tech giant’s results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple’s stock dropped