Markets Surge as Tech Soars, Gold Shines & Tariffs Shake Global Business (Aug 8–9, 2025)
Nasdaq Composite hit a record high for the second straight day Friday, led by Apple and tech shares. S&P 500 rose 0.8%, Dow Jones 0.5%, and Nasdaq gained 3.9% for the week. Gold futures reached $3,534 per ounce before settling at $3,491. Bitcoin topped $120,000, peaking near $123,153 as crypto market value exceeded $4 trillion.