Oil Surge Above $95 Pressures Markets as Geopolitical Risks Escalate

Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions weigh on risk sentiment despite a semiconductor rally driven by AI demand. Oil prices climbed above $95 a barrel, fueled by fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers. The surge stoked inflation concerns, off

Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions weigh on risk sentiment despite a semiconductor rally driven by AI demand.

Oil prices climbed above $95 a barrel, fueled by fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Red Sea tankers. The surge stoked inflation concerns, offsetting gains from an AI-driven rally in semiconductor shares.

Risk appetite remained subdued as geopolitical tensions intensified, contrasting with recent market optimism. Earlier this week, oil prices had stabilized near $90, but escalating conflicts disrupted supply expectations.

The semiconductor sector saw gains amid strong demand for AI-related chips, providing a counterbalance to broader market pressure.

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