📊 Equities
US equity markets finished modestly higher in choppy trade as investors continued to weigh developments surrounding a potential Middle East peace agreement, with divisions between the two sides still evident. Geopolitical headlines remained the dominant driver of sentiment, while Treasury yields were mixed and the US dollar edged slightly higher.
🛢️ Oil
Oil drifted lower as Gulf uncertainty persisted, with Brent falling -0.16% to $104.96 and WTI dropping -1.94% to $96.35.
🥇 Gold
Gold finished little changed at $4,543.12 (-0.03%) as traders stayed cautious ahead of the weekend.
💵 FX & Bonds
Treasury yields were mixed while the US dollar edged slightly higher against the major currencies.
📌 Today’s Focus
Geopolitics will remain front and centre into the final sessions of the week, with UK and Canadian data also in focus today.