Oil prices saw a significant jump on Friday. Growing concerns over supply disruptions in Iran due to intensifying protests are impacting the market. Escalating attacks in Russia’s war in Ukraine are also contributing to these worries. Despite these factors, global oil inventories are rising, potentially capping further price increases. Market focus is now on Venezuelan oil export deals.
US stocks: US market ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise
In a turbulent day for Wall Street, the markets faced declines primarily driven by disappointing performances from Alphabet and Amazon, compounded by increasing Treasury yields.