Oil News: Oil Futures Ease, but Saudi Supply Risk Keeps Buyers Engaged
Crude oil futures ease as Iran de-escalation hopes meet Saudi supply risk, keeping WTI and Brent traders focused on upside exposure.
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Oil slides over 2% as traders weigh Saudi attack risks, demand destruction
Oil fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could eventually erode demand. The pullback followed a sharp rally on Friday after attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia reignited fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.
Asian Stocks Decline as Appetite for Risky Assets Ebbs
Oil prices hovered around multimonth highs, while market participants look to the Federal Reserve's coming interest-rate decision for direction.
Indian shares on track for muted open as oil concerns persist, Fed in focus
Indian shares on track for muted open as oil concerns persist, Fed in focus
Biggest Earnings Week, Then Elections, And Iran: What Happens? Maybe Rally
Despite election uncertainty, I see markets positioned for a pre-election rally, with historical post-midterm strength supporting a bullish outlook. Interest rates have stabilized below 5%, and tech/AI stocks have experienced a historic flush, suggesting sellers are exhausted and upside potential is emerging.
Asian Currencies Consolidate; Fed Meet in Focus
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision due later this week.
Nikkei Falls 0.5%, Dragged by Chip, Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower as concerns about the Iran conflict and higher energy costs persist.
Ingenia Removes Warburg Pincus From Data Room Following Rival $1.55B Offer
The retirement-village operator revoked Warburg Pincus's data-room access after it received a US$1.55 billion takeover offer from AVID Property Group.
U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed
While factory employment is on the rise, a shift toward high-tech automation is creating roles with greater barriers to entry.
"We Have an Inflation Problem:" AI CapEx, Yields Add to Fed's Rate Conundrum
"There's no way to interpret the prints other than 'we have an inflation problem,'" says Jeff Klingelhofer. He says the Fed needs to address the "demand-side shock" and be willing to have the economy to reach its 2% inflation goal.
Stock Futures Set to Trade Ahead of Fed Decision
Traders expect the Fed will leave interest rates where they are when they meet this week.
Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 outlook: top stock market news for this week
The Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 have remained under intense pressure in recent days as concerns about the artificial intelligence (AI) sector persist. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) slumped to 28,840, its lowest level since September 16 and about 8% below this year's peak.
Apollo says AI has delivered 'zero financial payoff' to corporate America
Only tech companies are seeing growth from the AI boom, Apollo Global Management says. Apollo says that though some big companies are spending big on AI, they may soon pull back.
The Stock Market May Be About To Break As The Earnings Trade Unwinds
Implied dispersion is elevated but not extreme, limiting the usual pre-earnings market lift and signaling potential for rising correlation post-earnings. Dispersion and correlation are expected to mean-revert after earnings, likely pushing the VIX higher and adding pressure on the S&P 500.
Fed Looks Set to Pause After September Rate Hike
On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg News Federal Reserve reporter Maria Eloisa Capurro previews the Fed's upcoming rate decision, with policymakers widely expected to pause after September's first rate increase since 2023 despite inflation remaining above target. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Capurro explains why investors will scrutinize Chair Kevin Warsh's language for clues about another potential rate increase and his efforts to reshape how the central bank approaches monetary policy.
Worried about this stock-market selloff? Relief may be coming after the midterms — no matter who wins.
The nine months between Election Day and June 30 have seen the S&P 500 deliver an average return of 15.5% going back to 1950.
This Week I Am Going Shopping With History On My Side
History is 18-for-18: every midterm cycle since 1954 saw the S&P 500 higher 12 months after Election Day. Most gains occur from November to April, making early positioning critical to avoid opportunity cost.
The Most Negative Momentum Signal For 2026 Meets The Q4 Rally Cycle
Market momentum gauges have hit their most negative levels since late 2025, particularly impacting mega-cap tech and semiconductors, but Q4 historically brings strong cyclical rallies. The semiconductor sector technical breakdowns mirror 2022 and 2024 patterns, with potential support at $100/share.
Markets Look to Big Tech for AI Payoff
On Bloomberg This Weekend, MetLife Investment Management Chief Market Strategist Drew Matus examines how AI investment is driving markets, corporate spending and parts of the US economy as investors look to Big Tech earnings for evidence that the spending will pay off. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Matus discusses risks from rising technology investment and what markets need to hear from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on inflation.
Why Mistral Is Betting on a Different Kind of AI
Europe has fallen behind the US in the race to build the biggest AI models, constrained by smaller capital markets and a fragmented business environment. France-based Mistral is betting it can compete differently using open-source models to offer companies lower costs, more control over their data and greater technological sovereignty.
