International oil prices reached their highest level in five weeks as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased fears of new supply interruptions from a major global producing region. ^[1] US major stock indices closed higher for the first time in four trading days, ending a recent downturn. ^[2] West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose toward $92 a barrel and was up more than 9% for the week. ^[3] According to the automotive association AAA, the average price of regular gasoline in the United States returned to 4.10 dollars per gallon, equivalent to approximately 1.08 dollars per liter. ^[4] Brent futures rose 4.16 dollars, equivalent to 4.6%, to close at 94.65 dollars per barrel, marking the highest closing price since July 24. ^[5] Dell Technologies surged 15.81% after raising its annual revenue and profit forecasts due to surging demand for AI servers. ^[6] The US 10-year Treasury yield reached a 34-month high of 4.821% during the session before falling back below 4.8%. ^[7] Iran's forces targeted vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and fired missiles at Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. ^[8] Israel indicated it was prepared to resume fighting if necessary and that an Iranian attack would free it from existing restrictions. ^[9] Oil futures are up almost 60% this year, with refined products such as diesel seeing even steeper gains. ^[10]