Wall Street remains adrift as bond yields rise and oil prices fluctuate

Wall Street is heading toward the end of a volatile week with mixed results in its stock indexes, following losses in Europe and gains in Asia. The performance on Friday comes as bond yields rise and oil prices fluctuate, leaving the market in a state of uncertainty.

Concurrently, residents in the La Guaira state of Venezuela are facing severe uncertainty following a double seismic event that struck the north-central region on Wednesday, June 24. A newly introduced credit plan meant to address the disaster has left locals feeling vulnerable, with a resident describing the situation as a "third earthquake" and noting they are "at the mercy of the State" after the area was declared a disaster zone.