S&P 500 Rises on Easing Middle East Tensions
The S&P 500 gained 0.6% at midday as oil prices retreated from recent highs amid reports of potential diplomatic progress in the Middle East, particularly involving Pakistan and China brokering peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by nearly 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite showed a modest increase after starting lower. Brent crude dropped about 4% to near $95 per barrel following news of diplomatic efforts, which eased pressure on oil markets despite ongoing military actions in the region and President Trump's earlier comments suggesting potential escalation with Iran. In addition, earnings reports from companies like American Express and SK Hynix influenced market movements. The week saw volatile trading as investors assessed costs related to AI infrastructure development. The S&P 500 recovered some of its losses by Friday but the Nasdaq Composite ended down for the week.
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