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Nasdaq Futures Drop Ahead of Open as Debt Concerns Hit AI Stocks

Nasdaq Futures Drop Ahead of Open as Debt Concerns Hit AI Stocks

Nasdaq 100 futures plunged 2.42% premarket as investors slashed exposure to AI-linked tech stocks amid fears of higher Federal Reserve rates and debt-funded spending, putting Nvidia, Alphabet, and chipmakers under pressure and threatening the year’s equity gains.
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes as AI stocks drive after-hours action

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closes as AI stocks drive after-hours action

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Tuesday, with the S&P up 0.61% and the Nasdaq rising 1.19%, while the Dow slipped 0.23%. Micron briefly topped $1 trillion in value after UBS raised its price target. Qualcomm surged nearly 5% on a reported chip deal with ByteDance. Zscaler fell 15% after hours on weak revenue guidance.
TSX Sets New Record Even as Oil Stocks Drop

TSX Sets New Record Even as Oil Stocks Drop

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 34,830.89 on Monday, up 1%, as tech and mining stocks advanced. Energy shares lagged after Brent crude fell nearly 7% to $96.30 a barrel amid hopes for U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. markets were closed for Memorial Day, resulting in thin trading. The Canadian dollar edged up 0.1% to 1.3800 per U.S. dollar.
25 May 2026
Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

Futures Edge Higher as AI Names Lead Gains Ahead of Holiday

U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, with Dow e-minis up 151 points and Nasdaq 100 e-minis rising 148 points as lower Treasury yields boosted tech shares. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude at $104.96 a barrel amid concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Nvidia projected stronger-than-expected revenue, while Workday surged nearly 12% premarket after beating estimates. Markets remain open Friday, with an early bond close ahead of Memorial Day.
US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

US Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chip Rally Overpowers Hot Inflation Shock

The S&P 500 closed at 7,444.14 and the Nasdaq at 26,404.74, both record highs, while the Dow slipped 0.13% to 49,693.63. April producer prices jumped 1.4%, the largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing back Fed rate-cut expectations. Prediction markets now see a long pause in U.S. policy easing. Tech stocks, especially AI-linked shares, led gains despite the inflation surprise.
Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Iran Warship Claim Shakes Dow, S&P Futures

Oil prices surged and U.S. stock futures swung after Iran claimed it turned back a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. officials denied any vessel was hit. Brent crude briefly topped $113 a barrel. U.S. Central Command announced “Project Freedom” to restore shipping through the strait, deploying destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 personnel. European stocks and bond prices fell as markets reacted to the tensions.
Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Gold Prices Rebound 2% as U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes Send Oil Lower

Spot gold jumped 2.4% to $4,582.18 an ounce by 1141 GMT after oil prices fell over 5% on ceasefire hopes linked to a reported U.S. proposal to Iran. Tehran denied talks, but traders cut the odds of a Fed rate hike. Gold remains nearly 20% below its January record. Goldman Sachs, UBS, and JPMorgan project year-end 2026 gold prices between $5,400 and $6,300 an ounce.
25 March 2026
UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS Says CTAs Dumped 75% of Equities, Sees Sage AI Pricing Power and Reworks High-Yield Desk

UBS said commodity trading advisers have cut 75% of global equity exposure since the Middle East conflict began, leaving them nearly neutral on stocks. The bank reiterated a “buy” rating on Sage, citing AI-driven pricing power, and set a 1,025 pence target. Sage shares traded at 842.4 pence Tuesday. UBS is also restructuring its European high-yield trading desk, according to a separate report.
Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Gold price today slides from $5,100 as oil shock lifts dollar, rate fears

Spot gold dropped 1.2% to $5,109.39/oz by 10:12 GMT Monday as a stronger dollar and surging oil prices pressured markets amid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Brent oil briefly hit $119.50 a barrel, reviving inflation fears and reducing bets on near-term U.S. rate cuts. Silver eased to $84.07/oz, while platinum and palladium also fell. U.S. stock futures and sterling declined as investors sought safety in the dollar.
9 March 2026
Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Crude Oil Prices Steady Near 2025 Highs as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Keeps Brent, WTI Volatile

Oil prices eased after earlier gains, with Brent at $81.13 and U.S. crude at $74.30 by late morning Wednesday. The market reacted to possible U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, while Russia prepared to boost crude shipments to India. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.5 million barrels last week.
Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent crude rose 0.4% to $81.69 a barrel in London after sharp swings, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily disrupted for a fifth day. Tanker traffic through the strait dropped to four vessels on March 1, down from an average of 24. U.S. crude stocks climbed by 3.5 million barrels last week. Banks raised oil price forecasts, with UBS warning Brent could top $90 if disruptions persist.
Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Brent crude slipped 24 cents to $81.13 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after reports of possible Iran–U.S. intelligence contacts. The Strait of Hormuz remained blocked for a fifth day after a U.S. strike hit an Iranian warship, forcing Iraq to cut output by 1.5 million bpd. Saudi Aramco diverted some crude loadings to Yanbu as tanker rates surged. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, citing risks from prolonged Hormuz disruptions.
Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Oil prices today: Brent jumps above $76 as Strait of Hormuz risks keep traders on edge

Brent crude futures jumped 5.5% to $76.91 a barrel Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory shutdowns in the Gulf disrupted shipping, with Brent earlier hitting $82.37. JPMorgan estimated Strait of Hormuz exports fell to 4 million barrels per day from 16 million. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output hike, but traders said prices hinge on Gulf shipping flows. Asia’s jet fuel and diesel premiums also surged.
Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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  • US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Set to Influence Stock Market This Week
    June 28, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT. US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices are expected to significantly influence the stock market mood this week. Investors are also monitoring foreign portfolio investor activity, which reflects cross-border investment flows, and the progress of the southwest monsoon, given its impact on agricultural and economic activity. These factors combined will shape trading dynamics and investor sentiment in global and domestic markets.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Set to Influence Stock Market This Week June 28, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT. US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices are expected to significantly influence the stock market mood this week. Investors are also monitoring foreign portfolio investor activity, which reflects cross-border investment flows, and the progress of the southwest monsoon, given its impact on agricultural and economic activity. These factors combined will shape trading dynamics and investor sentiment in global and domestic markets. US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices To Drive
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