<p>The three major indices fell, with chip stocks leading the decline in U.S. stocks, and the semiconductor sector closing down 1.2%; oil prices surged 8% to $82, reaching a new high since July 2024; precious metals retreated, with both gold and silver dropping over 1%</p>

- Geopolitical conflicts have driven up oil prices, raising inflation concerns among investors while markets await non-farm payroll data.  
- U.S. stock markets fell across the board, led by a 1.2% drop in semiconductor stocks, while WTI crude surged to over $82 before settling at $79, a 3% increase.  
- Major firms like JD and Bilibili reported mixed earnings, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise significant risks for the global supply chain, particularly in the semiconductor industry.

Breakfast | Three major indices fell, with chip stocks leading the decline in U.S. stocks