The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 2% during the session.
The S&P 500 recorded its fifth consecutive weekly decline, falling 2.1% during the week. The Nasdaq dipped 3.2%, while the blue-chip Dow fell 0.9% last week.
Iran reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that ships will face consequences, while also warning of potential strikes on steel plants in the Gulf and Israel — a sharp rejection of the diplomatic 10-day window President Donald Trump announced late Thursday.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) extended its steep three-day rout, falling an additional 4% — bringing its cumulative loss since Wednesday’s close to …
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