US markets finished mixed Friday, with the Dow higher but tech weakness dragging the Nasdaq lower as investors weighed Middle East risk. Treasury yields eased on weekend caution, oil reversed on reports of renewed US-Iran talks, and gold edged higher despite a firmer dollar.
📊 Equities
US markets finished mixed Friday as investors weighed Middle East risks against a potentially volatile weekend. The Dow edged higher, while tech weakness dragged on the Nasdaq as investors trimmed exposure after the recent rise in yields. The Dow rose 0.46% to 51,947, the S&P 500 edged up 0.05% to 7,411, and the Nasdaq fell 0.64% to 24,975.
🛢️ Oil
Oil reversed after recent gains, with Brent and WTI both lower on reports China is brokering renewed US-Iran talks. Brent fell 3.88% to $96.78, while WTI dropped 3.12% to $89.31.
🥇 Gold
Gold edged higher despite the stronger dollar. Gold rose 0.13% to $4,052.56.
💵 FX & Bonds
Treasury yields eased on weekend caution, while the dollar held firm on safe-haven demand. The USD Index rose 0.02% to 101.47, the 2-year Treasury yield fell 1.6 bps to 4.331%, and the 10-year yield fell 1.6 bps to 4.677%.
| Instrument | Change | Last |
|---|---|---|
| Dow | +0.46% | 51,947 |
| S&P 500 | +0.05% | 7,411 |
| Nasdaq | -0.64% | 24,975 |
| USD Index | +0.02% | 101.47 |
| Treasury 2Y | -1.6 bps | 4.331% |
| Treasury 10Y | -1.6 bps | 4.677% |
| Brent | -3.88% | $96.78 |
| WTI | -3.12% | $89.31 |
| Gold | +0.13% | $4,052.56 |
📌 Today’s Focus
Markets look set to open higher after the US paused airstrikes for a second night. Today’s calendar is light, with US Durable Goods Orders and Germany’s IFO survey the main data points.
European Session
🔹 Germany – IFO Business Climate Survey
US Session
🔹 US – Durable Goods Orders Data