The latest update from the CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicates a rise in overall fear, keeping it in the "Extreme Fear" category on Friday. U.S. stocks experienced a decline by the end of the week, with the Nasdaq Composite seeing a 2% drop as investors kept a close watch on the U.S.-Israel conflict involving Iran. This marked the fourth consecutive week of losses for the major U.S. stock indices. Iran reiterated its strong position on the Strait of Hormuz, stating no willingness for talks under attack. The interest-rate markets are currently pricing in a 50% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike by October. Xpeng Inc. shares on the NYSE (XPEV) plummeted over 8% on Friday following disappointing fourth-quarter sales figures and a less optimistic first-quarter delivery forecast. For more details, visit Benzinga.com.