U.S. stocks are drifting near their record heights, while oil prices tumble.
The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading Friday, coming off just its second loss in the prior 10 days.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 101 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. Momentum has slowed for the market this past week, but a report coming later in the morning about
U.S. consumer sentiment could drive more movement. Oil prices dropped as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza.
The price of gold ticked back above $4,000 per ounce following its sharp slide on Thursday.