Wall Street wrapped up a week with gains, as investors looked past days of rising

U.S. stocks posted weekly gains despite rising bond yields, sharp swings in oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. • Higher Treasury yields pressured markets by raising borrowing costs and reducing the appeal of riskier assets. • Oil prices fluctuated as traders assessed potential disruptions to global energy supplies and shifting expectations for demand. • Investors also weighed geopolitical developments, with concerns that the Middle East conflict could widen and unsettle financial markets. • Despite the headwinds, buying emerged in key sectors, helping major U.S. indexes recover from losses earlier in the week. • The market’s advance suggests investors remain cautiously optimistic, though analysts warn that inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risks could continue driving volatility. The week’s performance underscored the market’s resilience, but it also showed how quickly sentiment can change as economic and global developments unfold.