Markets Face Fresh Volatility as Oil Rises, Chip Stocks Retreat and Earnings Season Begins: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

Financial markets started the week on an uncertain note as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher, pressured equity futures and shifted investor attention toward a crucial week of corporate earnings. At the same time, weakness across Asian semiconductor stocks has prompted questions about near-term sentiment toward artificial intelligence investments, despite continued strong demand for advanced chips.