S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders assess rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran: Live updates - CNBC
U.S. stock markets rose despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with semiconductor stocks leading the gains. Investors are balancing positive market performance against the uncertainty of potential conflict in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Market volatility is being driven by the intersection of corporate earnings and international security threats.
Stocks rose on Thursday, bolstered by a jump in semiconductors and a fall in oil prices, as equity markets tried to recover in spite of renewed U.S.-Iran tensions.
The report focuses on market data and expert analysis regarding economic impacts of geopolitical events.
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