Israel and Iran have escalated their conflict with renewed attacks, prompting concerns about wider economic repercussions. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to intensify Israeli strikes, while Iran halted nuclear talks. The escalating tensions have already impacted financial markets, causing a surge in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar.
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