Asian markets fell Thursday as attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East pushed oil prices up. Japan’s Nikkei 225 saw a significant drop. Higher oil prices are impacting global markets. Investors are trimming risk as the conflict escalates. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, citing inflation uncertainty.
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings
U.S. stocks ended higher as softer June inflation data and strong bank earnings lifted sentiment despite escalating Middle East tensions. Nasdaq outperformed on chip gains,