New Highs, Old Risks: Markets Rally Amid Geopolitical Whiplash
Executive Summary Most major U.S. stock indexes finished the week higher, with several hitting record highs, as some generally positive economic data, ongoing strength in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks, and upbeat earnings results helped offset continued uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite led gains, followed by the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 Indexes. Optimism around […]