Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks saw a mixed close on Wall Street as oil prices declined after a week of gains. Major indexes experienced losses for the week due to escalating U.S. conflict with Iran. Investors also faced new tariffs and persistent inflation concerns impacting the economy. Bond yields eased, providing some relief to the stock market's pressure. European markets advanced while Asian markets closed lower on Friday.