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US stock futures rose Friday, led by tech, amid earnings reports and geopolitical tensions. Oil prices climbed while silver fell. Major indexes are set to finish the week lower despite Thursday's rally.
Gold futures opened at a record $4,635.70 per troy ounce on Thursday, with prices softening slightly after President Trump announced Iran stopped killing protestors. Geopolitical tensions and concerns about Federal Reserve independence have kept gold near highs.
Precious metals, led by gold, are the top-performing asset class in 2025, with prices continuing to rise into 2026. Mining companies like AngloGold Ashanti are generating record cash flows, boosting dividends and buybacks, while geopolitical events and central bank purchases fuel demand.
Crude oil and gasoline prices rose sharply on Tuesday, reaching multi-week highs due to geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions from drone attacks, and supportive factors like Chinese demand and commodity index rebalancing.
Defensive stocks rise as US-Venezuela tensions escalate, with gold showing strength and US indices mixed after a weak NFP report. Traders anticipate steady interest rates.
US stock futures fell Wednesday as investors monitored bank earnings, inflation data, and rising tensions with Iran. Oil and precious metals climbed.
US stock futures fell Wednesday as investors monitored bank earnings, inflation data, and rising US-Iran tensions. Oil prices climbed, and precious metals hit records.