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Investors found relief after geopolitical fears softened, providing a buffer for equities even as energy volatility persisted. Although Brent crude remained elevated above $100 per barrel due to persistent security threats around the Strait of Hormuz, the broader equities market stabilized on positive political messaging regarding regional conflicts.

The preliminary University of Michigan survey revealed that U.S. consumers have raised their one-year inflation projections to 4.7%. This rise in cost-of-living expectations has triggered a sharp drop in sentiment among lower-income individuals and those with minimal stock investments.

The digital asset market witnessed a volatile week, marked by the largest long-side liquidation event in 90 days following hawkish monetary signals and macro pressures. However, Bitcoin managed to steady near the $82,500 threshold after geopolitical concerns eased and institutional inflows for the year were projected to reach substantial targets.