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U.S. stock futures point to a steadier open as Brent crude dips and chipmakers pull back after a rally, keeping tech leadership in focus as markets hover near records and investors await further cues.
U.S. stock futures edged higher Sunday night after the Dow posted a third straight weekly loss, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures up modestly. The backdrop includes renewed Middle East tensions after Iran‑backed attacks, a US travel advisory, and a Fed rate hike last week. Oil sits near $100 a barrel and the 10‑year Treasury yield hovers near 5%, shaping eyes on a US–China summit later this week covering tariffs, critical minerals, and AI. Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed as traders digest the news.
U.S. stocks were largely flat on Friday after the Fed’s first rate hike in three years, with the Nasdaq up about 0.4%, the S&P 500 roughly 0.1% higher, and the Dow easing about 0.2%. Oil prices edged higher near $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions persist, as traders weigh inflation, central-bank policy, and ongoing AI-related fears.
Stock futures point to a lower open with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq set to fall as the 10-year Treasury yield climbs above 5%, signaling higher borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve begins a two-day policy meeting.
US stocks slid as oil surged toward $100 a barrel, rekindling inflation fears; the Dow fell about 628 points (1.2%) to 52,786, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined about 0.6% and 0.3% respectively, as higher energy prices and a rising 10-year yield lifted rate-hike expectations.
U.S. stock indexes fell to start the holiday-shortened week as oil prices jumped toward $100 a barrel and Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs, fueling inflation concerns and a potential Fed rate hike; the Dow dropped about 1%, the S&P 500 slipped roughly 0.4%, and the Nasdaq edged lower as investors awaited inflation data and Oracle earnings.
Oil prices edge toward $100 a barrel as Brent crude climbs while U.S. stocks slide: the Dow falls about 1.2%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also lower, led by weakness in healthcare/pharma shares amid higher borrowing costs and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
U.S. stocks edged lower Monday after the U.S. attacked Iran, sending oil higher and stoking inflation worries, with the Dow down about 0.7%, the S&P 500 off 0.3%, and the Nasdaq around 0.1% lower. Despite the slide, all three indexes closed August with gains (S&P up roughly 2.5%, Nasdaq up over 3%, Dow about 1%). Brent crude climbed above $88 as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persisted, and traders priced in roughly a 60–62% chance of a 25 basis-point rate hike at the Fed’s September meeting after hawkish comments from officials. Investors await Friday’s jobs report for fresh guidance on monetary policy.
U.S. stocks rose with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains as traders priced in escalating US-Canada trade tensions while awaiting Nvidia’s quarterly results. Nvidia gained about 2% ahead of its report, helping the tech-heavy Nasdaq, while Dick’s Sporting Goods slid roughly 30% after missing estimates and cutting guidance. Bitcoin briefly vaulted above $80,000 amid dollar-risk headlines and broader risk-on sentiment, while gold and other assets also moved as data suggested softer housing and consumer confidence ahead of upcoming Jackson Hole commentary from Fed officials.
U.S. stock futures drift higher on Friday as bitcoin surged toward $77,000, with Dow futures up about 0.6%, S&P 500 futures up 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures up 0.7%, as investors await details on President Trump's Iran policy, a Jackson Hole backdrop, and the S&P Global PMI release along with BJ's Wholesale Club earnings; a bond selloff earlier in the week pressured AI/tech names like Nvidia, while bitcoin's strength supported risk sentiment.
U.S. stocks opened with a muted tone: the Dow slipped about 10 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq inched higher, setting the indices on track for weekly gains as investors await crucial retail sales data.
US stocks rose after July’s CPI showed inflation cooling to 3.4% year-over-year and a 0.1% monthly increase. The Nasdaq led gains (about 0.7%), the S&P 500 rose around 0.3%, while the Dow barely moved, as traders ponder whether the Fed will hold rates or cut a move in September. Inflation staying above the 2% target keeps the central bank in a wait-and-see stance. Geopolitical tension in the Middle East supported oil and yields, with energy near $90 per barrel. Earnings from Cisco, Coherent, and Cerebras Systems are due this week.
Stocks fell on Aug. 11 as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal faded, with the Dow sinking over 180 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating, while gold settled at a two‑month high amid caution ahead of inflation data.
Stocks pulled back on Thursday as the Dow fell about 400 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined, with breadth deteriorating and risk appetite waning; rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields added to the jitters, amplifying pressure on tech/AI-related trades.
U.S. stocks closed at a record high on strong earnings signals and AI spending optimism, with the Dow up about 0.5% (and futures higher) while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped on profit-taking. Nvidia led tech gains on AI prospects, though AMD and Alphabet lagged. Investors await more earnings (Warner Bros. Discovery, Airbnb, Lyft) and Friday’s payrolls report, weighing inflation risks as Fed rhetoric stays cautious; oil eased as Middle East tensions moderated.