"Market Reacts to Rising Iran-Israel Tensions: What Investors Should Know"

The stock market rally ended on a bearish note due to hot inflation and Mideast tensions, with the Nasdaq barely eking out a weekly gain. The CBOE Volatility index spiked on Friday amid worries of a potential Iran-Israel conflict, leading to a risk-off shift. Key earnings from Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab, ASML, and Taiwan Semiconductor are expected to have significant implications for the chip sector. The market is currently in a sideways pattern, and investors need to reassess their positions and be prepared for upcoming earnings reactions and potential geopolitical developments.