The dollar surged to a three-month high against the euro as oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel, prompting investors to seek safety amid fears of disrupted global energy supplies. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, coupled with Iran’s naming of a new Supreme Leader, intensified concerns about further supply disruptions and their impact on global growth and inflation.
US stocks today: US market ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years
U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their largest monthly gains in years. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from tech giants