Crude oil prices surged above $115 a barrel as the US and Iran exchanged fire, disrupting a ceasefire and raising concerns about escalating Middle East tensions. This renewed conflict threatens to inject volatility into markets, impacting energy prices, industrial activity, and geopolitical risk premia.
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