Oil prices experienced a surge following a Ukrainian drone strike that halted loadings at a key Russian port. However, concerns about U.S. demand, fueled by a revised jobs report and rising inflation, limited gains. While attacks on Russian energy infrastructure could curb exports, potential tariffs on India and China, along with increased global supply, added to market uncertainty.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.