US equity futures signaled further gains as strong megacap tech earnings propelled Wall Street to record highs. The yen weakened slightly after Japan’s intervention to support the currency. Despite Middle East tensions and oil price surges, US stocks saw their best April since 2020, driven by AI and tech resurgence.
Gold heads for weekly loss amid oil-driven inflation concerns
Gold prices held steady Friday, but a weekly dip was likely as soaring oil prices fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate expectations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions