Gold prices saw a slight increase on Thursday after hitting a one-month low. However, a strong dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance limited further gains. Oil prices surged above $110 a barrel following an attack on Iranian energy facilities. This has raised inflation concerns. The US and Canada central banks held rates steady but warned of persistent inflation risks.
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,