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Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:49 ET — Premarket Crude oil prices tumbled more than 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were stopping, easing fears of a supply shock. Brent was down $2.19 at $64.33 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $2.06 to $59.96, while Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen said “the immediate risk premium has softened but is unlikely to go away.”
US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

NEW YORK, January 15, 2026, 06:52 — Premarket U.S. stock index futures climbed Thursday, with Nasdaq 100 contracts leading the way after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s quarterly earnings and outlook boosted chip stocks. By 5:03 a.m. ET, S&P 500 futures had added 0.32%, Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 0.74%, and Dow futures inched up 0.06%. The Labor Department’s weekly jobless claims report is anticipated to show a rise to 215,000 for the week ending Jan. 5. Meanwhile, analysts project S&P 500 quarterly profit growth of 8.8% year-over-year as earnings season heats up.
Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 06:49 EST — Premarket Oil prices fell more than 4% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings of protesters in Iran were ending, cooling fears of U.S. military action that could disrupt supply. Brent, the global benchmark, was down $2.84, or 4.27%, at $63.68 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $2.68, or 4.32%, to $59.34 by 1012 GMT.
ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

Amsterdam, Jan 15, 2026, 12:31 CET — Regular session ASML shares soared to a fresh peak on Thursday, lifting the chip-equipment giant's market cap past the $500 billion mark. This followed TSMC's decision to boost its 2026 capital expenditure, aiming to meet the rising demand for AI-related chips. By 0952 GMT, ASML was up 4.3%, marking a 23% gain for January so far. “The new plan is great for equipment vendors in 2026, it will lead to consensus estimates upgrades across the board,” said Degroof Petercam analyst Michael Roeg.
TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 06:09 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures edged up Thursday as semiconductor stocks gained momentum following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s report of strong demand and plans for expanding U.S. capacity. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.32%, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.74%. Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each jumped roughly 5% to 6% in premarket trading.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

London, Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a fresh record on Thursday, climbing 0.45% by 1028 GMT. Strong corporate results buoyed asset managers and banks, offsetting a steep drop in Dunelm. The FTSE 250, focused on mid-caps, rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level in four years.
Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

New York, January 15, 2026, 05:57 ET — Premarket Dow Jones Industrial Average futures nudged up early Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. projected strong growth and hinted at expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity, boosting semiconductor stocks. By 5:03 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis had gained 31 points, or 0.06%, while S&P 500 E-minis climbed 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 0.74%. Applied Materials surged 6.2%, Lam Research added 5.4%, and KLA was up 5%, ahead of earnings reports from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock.

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  • Australia’s Market Ends Flat; Gold, Bank Gains Balance Rate Worries
    July 2, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. Australian shares finished little changed Thursday. Gold and banks helped steady the market, offsetting investor nerves about rising rates and the U.S. payrolls report. Northern Star Resources jumped after a leadership switch. Rate worries and mixed views on inflation and data kept the mood cautious.
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