Global markets saw a mixed but generally positive session, with US equities closing higher and gold prices advancing.

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices closed at fresh all-time highs, with all three major US indices posting weekly gains.

Intel was among the top 20 stocks by trading volume, having climbed over 15% for the week.

Most popular US-listed Chinese stocks declined, though TSMC rose 1.77%, while Alibaba fell 2.27%.

Oil prices settled higher on Friday as the market assessed protests in Iran and potential oil transactions involving Venezuela.

Spot gold gained 0.68% to settle at $4,507.52 per ounce.

European equities also reached new record highs, led by gains in the technology sector.

A key legal opinion on former President Trump's tariff policies is pending, with the US Supreme Court set to issue another opinion next Wednesday.

A noted Fed commentator indicated that Trump "jumped the gun" by prematurely discussing the non-farm payrolls data.

The White House acknowledged that Trump "inadvertently" leaked the employment data and is currently reviewing the release procedures.

US authorities confirmed the seizure of the oil tanker 'Oleena' in the Caribbean Sea.

Trump stated that the US will determine which companies can operate in Venezuela, suggesting oil companies could invest $100 billion.

He also announced that the tanker seized earlier today is being returned to Venezuela.

Trump declared that the US will immediately begin refining and selling 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil.

Following recent military actions, a US working group has entered Venezuelan territory for the first time.

Venezuela announced it has initiated an "exploratory diplomatic" process with the United States.

Trump indicated that the primary topic of his meeting with oil executives today would be Venezuela.

The US Secretary of the Interior clarified that Venezuelan oil development would not rely on US government funding.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Venezuela as currently being in a "stable phase."

The US Commerce Secretary reportedly met with major homebuilders to advocate for lower housing costs.

The US added 584,000 new jobs in 2025, marking the lowest non-recessionary growth rate since 2003.

US household wealth climbed to a record high, largely driven by the surge in stock prices.

The EU is poised to sign a historic trade agreement with South American nations, despite opposition from France.

NVIDIA has recruited a senior executive from Google's cloud business.

Chevron could see annual revenue increase by up to $700 million from its Venezuelan operations.

Stellantis has canceled its plan to sell plug-in hybrid vehicles in the US, citing weak demand.

New York cocoa futures plunged 12% as exporters engaged in hedging activities amid the recent price rebound.

Negotiations have resumed between Glencore and Rio Tinto, potentially leading to the creation of the world's largest mining company.

xAI plans to invest $20 billion to build a data center in Mississippi.

Hyundai Motor will begin full-scale deployment of humanoid robots starting in 2028.

Paramount has reaffirmed its all-cash offer of $30 per share for WBD.

General Motors will record a $7.1 billion charge in the fourth quarter.

Johnson & Johnson is lowering drug prices in the US in exchange for tariff relief, though experts suggest limited savings for insured individuals.

Following the jobs data release, traders now see almost no chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this month.

The purchase of Mortgage-Backed Securities grants the White House influence over interest rates, establishing a new level of Trump's sway over financial markets.

Citigroup now expects the Fed's first rate cut of the year in March, a shift from its previous forecast of January.

Barclays has pushed back its forecast for Fed rate cuts to June and December.

The Director of the FHFA stated that IPOs for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are "very possible" and confirmed the agency has begun purchasing mortgage bonds.

Fed President BARKIN noted that the jobs report indicates a continued environment of low hiring.

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly commented that the Fed is in a "fine-tuning" phase.

Fed President BOSTIC emphasized that the central bank should remain highly focused on curbing inflation.

A summary of commodity markets showed crude oil climbing, copper prices rising, and gold advancing.

WTI crude oil posted gains for a third consecutive week.

A review of commentary highlighted the Richmond Fed President's view on the persistent low hiring environment and Barclays' revised timeline for rate cuts.

The US Treasury market saw mixed performance, with the yield curve flattening significantly amidst a mixed non-farm payrolls report.

In New York forex trading, the US dollar rose alongside Treasury yields as traders scaled back their bets on imminent Fed rate cuts.