Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Friday but are poised for their first weekly decline in five weeks. Lingering inflation worries and the volatile U.S.-Iran conflict are keeping markets on edge. While recent diplomatic efforts hint at de-escalation, investor sentiment remains cautious, influencing gold’s trajectory amidst fluctuating oil prices and interest rate expectations.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as investors turn to earnings season
US markets ended higher with the S&P 500 near record levels, driven by SK Hynix’s strong Nasdaq debut and renewed momentum in AI-linked chip stocks.