Finance

U.S. equity indexes finished higher this week as a late surge in semiconductor and AI-related stocks offset earlier volatility. While the broader market saw mixed results, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 were bolstered by record-setting performances from major chipmakers like Intel and Nvidia.

Energy prices fell sharply as the U.S. and Iran reached a framework agreement to end their recent conflict, easing supply concerns in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude futures dropped below $80 per barrel, marking a significant reversal from pre-truce highs and helping to alleviate near-term inflationary pressures.

After dipping below $63,000 due to over $450 million in liquidated leveraged positions, Bitcoin reclaimed the key psychological level on Saturday. Despite the recent recovery, market sentiment remains cautious as investors navigate a regulatory environment that is increasingly influential on digital asset valuations.