The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, driven by AI-related stocks like Intel and strong quarterly earnings. A U.S.-Iran ceasefire held, easing geopolitical concerns. Investors focused on robust corporate profits, with S&P 500 companies on track for significant year-over-year earnings growth, bolstering market optimism.
Global Market: Euro zone bond yields hit near one-month high as oil surge fuels ECB rate hike bets
Euro zone government bond yields reached their highest levels in nearly a month. This rise followed a sharp jump in oil prices and heightened inflation