Wall Street Set for a Winning Week Despite Early Bond Jitters

CNBC reported Friday that Wall Street is on course to post weekly gains, recovering from a turbulent start driven by bond market anxiety. Pre-market futures pointed higher across major U.S. indices as traders headed into the final session of the week.

Dow Hits Record as Sentiment Improves

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 270 points on Thursday, closing at an all-time high. That move came alongside cautious optimism around diplomatic efforts to broker a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 is also positioned to finish the week in positive territory, reversing the losses that dominated Monday’s session.

Oil prices, however, remained elevated. A Reuters report indicated that Iran is seeking to retain its enriched uranium stockpile inside the country, adding a degree of uncertainty to energy markets even as geopolitical tensions showed signs of easing.

A Rough Monday Now a Distant Memory

Earlier this week, equity markets caught what CNBC described as the bond market’s cold. Borrowing costs spiked sharply on Monday, pulling stock indices lower and reviving fears over the fiscal outlook. That anxiety proved short-lived. Investors rotated back into equities as the week progressed, pushing the Dow to fresh records by Thursday’s close.

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Trump Delays AI Executive Order

Away from markets, President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday that he was postponing a scheduled signing ceremony for a long-anticipated executive order on artificial intelligence. Trump said he delayed the event because he was unsatisfied with certain provisions, without elaborating further. The order had been closely watched by the technology industry.

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Corporate Headlines Add to the Week’s Moves

In Europe, luxury group Richemont, whose portfolio includes Cartier and Chloé, wrapped up the continent’s earnings season with stronger-than-expected annual sales and a fresh share buyback programme. Shares in Estée Lauder were also set for a sharp bounce after the American cosmetics company confirmed it had ended acquisition talks with Spanish rival Puig. The potential combination had been valued at close to $40 billion.

China’s three largest carriers, Air China, China Eastern and China Southern Airlines, remained under pressure. Their limited use of fuel hedging has left them more exposed than competitors to ongoing disruptions in jet fuel supply chains, CNBC noted.

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