NYSE Opens Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Chip Crisis

The New York Stock Exchange opened the week with mixed results amid rising tensions between the US and Iran and the pressure from chip sales. The Dow Jones gained 0.08%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined. Brent crude prices surged 3.3% to $78.5. Chip stocks suffered heavy losses: Micron dropped 5%, AMD fell 3%. Investors are focusing on CPI, PPI, and Fed speeches. Major banks' earnings reports are also under scrutiny.