Stocks finished the day higher, extending last session’s impressive rally. It wasn’t enough to recover from the global selloff earlier this week, however, with all three major indexes logging a weekly loss. For the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, it was their their fourth-straight week in the red. The VIX, meanwhile, finished the week lower despite its wild surge a few days ago. 
Oil Breaks Weekly Losing Streak
Oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day as recession fears eased. September-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 65 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $76.84 per barrel. For the week, U.S. crude rose 4.5%, snapping a four-week losing streak.Gold fell sharply for the week following Monday’s slide. For the day, December-dated gold futures held steady at $2,462. More By This Author:Stocks On Track For Weekly Losses Despite Midday Gains S&P 500, Nasdaq Log Best Day Since 2022Dow Up Over 500 Points As Rally Picks Up Pace
