NEW YORK, July 27, 2026, 09:02 EDT — U.S. stock index futures rose in premarket trading as crude prices moved lower ahead of the market’s 09:30 EDT open.
- Futures for the Dow rose 1.11%, while S&P 500 futures increased by 0.82% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.31%.
- WTI dropped 5.99% and Brent slipped 6.61% as a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on prices.
- Core capital-goods orders in June increased by 0.9%, surpassing the consensus estimate of 0.8%.
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as a drop in oil prices reduced short-term inflation concerns. Wall Street appeared poised for a widespread rally at the open.
The clearest indication came from the divergence between fuel consumers and suppliers. Investors were swiftly unwinding energy-shock trades from last week.
| Market | Indicative level | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones futures | 52,701.00 | up 1.11% |
| S&P 500 futures | 7,508.25 | up 0.82% |
| Nasdaq 100 futures | 28,651.50 | up 1.31% |
| WTI crude | $83.96 | down 5.99% |
| Brent crude | $90.38 | down 6.61% |
The quotes from market-makers were recorded between 08:29 and 08:39 EDT.
United Airlines Holdings NASDAQ:UAL climbed 4%. Southwest Airlines NYSE:LUV was up 3.6%. Royal Caribbean Group NYSE:RCL increased by 2.4%, and Carnival NYSE:CCL rose 3.2%.
Occidental Petroleum NYSE:OXY dropped 4%, while shares of Exxon Mobil NYSE:XOM declined 3.1% as Brent crude prices decreased.
Based on moves reported by Reuters, the four travel stocks rose on average by 3.3%, while the two producers saw an average drop of 3.6%. This resulted in a performance gap of 6.9 percentage points.
The gap indicates that Monday’s primary trade was driven by an oil-shock reversal. It does not settle the ongoing Wall Street discussion regarding returns from artificial-intelligence investment.
Uncertainty persisted on Friday. The Nasdaq slipped 0.64%, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index tumbling 4.5%. For the week, the Nasdaq declined 2%, the S&P 500 shed 0.6%, and the Dow moved down 0.4%.
Yields confirmed the relief. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 4.3 basis points to 4.64%. Rate futures continued to indicate a 31% probability of a hike this week.
“But we have not reached that point yet,” said Samy Chaar, chief economist at Lombard Odier. “I believe it hinges on the duration of the tensions in the Middle East.” Reuters
Latest figures continued to support expectations for growth. In June, core capital-goods orders climbed 0.9%, surpassing the forecast for a 0.8% increase. Shipments increased by 1.9%, compared to a 0.2% rise in May.
The data indicates robust equipment investment in the second quarter. For stocks, this is supportive, while lower oil prices help curb inflation forecasts.
The upcoming focus is on megacap earnings. Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT will release results following the close on Wednesday. Meta Platforms NASDAQ:META, Amazon.com NASDAQ:AMZN, and Apple NASDAQ:AAPL are also scheduled to report earnings this week.
Roughly a third of S&P 500 firms are set to release their results this week. Combined earnings are expected to increase by 26.5% compared with a year ago.
The Federal Reserve holds its meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The policy statement will be released Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EDT, followed by a press conference half an hour later. GDP and June PCE figures are scheduled for release Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
Risks: The truce is still uncertain. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued, and attacks put another key Red Sea corridor at risk. A fresh surge in oil prices could swiftly push up both yields and futures.
At 09:02 EDT, investors looked to lower input costs rather than a confirmed earnings reset. Upcoming Fed actions and megacap earnings will challenge that view.
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