US markets open steady after turbulent week

Booming Artificial Intelligence demand is lifting tech stocks this week while oil prices are lower after reports suggested Persian Gulf exports were higher than previously expected. Experts also say traders are closely watching a recovery in Saudi shipments following missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthis over the weekend.

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