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Stocks Gain Ahead of Tech Earnings & Oil Retreats - Europe Market Wrap

Stocks advanced at the start of the week as oil prices retreated from six-month highs and investors awaited major tech earnings for further insight into the AI trade. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both rose 0.3%, following two consecutive weekly losses that pushed US semiconductor stocks to a three-month low. Europe's

Brent Crude Futures Rise More Than 2%, Head for Highest Close Since May

Brent crude futures are up more than 2% at over $111 a barrel and are on track to settle at their highest level since May. Middle East tensions have oil traders worried.

WTI December Futures Rise 2.05% to $99.83 Amid Iran War

WTI December 2026 crude futures rose 2.05% to $99.83, while Brent December futures gained 1.65% to $110.58. U.S. gasoline and diesel spending since March 1 was estimated at $138.8 billion above usual levels, according to GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Lead Gains

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday after Tuesday’s mixed close, with the Dow up 0.07%, the S&P 500 up 0.15% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.42%.

US Stock Futures Mixed as Dow Rises and Nasdaq 100 Falls

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses Tuesday, with the Dow Jones up 0.19%; the report says the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell. It also cites an Iranian official’s threat to target undersea communication cables in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Bessent Attributes September Inflation to Energy Shock

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said September’s hotter inflation reading reflects an “energy shock” and argued prices would ease after the Iran conflict.

LIVE MARKETS — Data double — dip: Industrial production, import prices

Dow gains, S&P 500 edges down, Nasdaq declines Materials lead S&P 500 sectot gainers; just tech, communication services red Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.7% Dollar falls; US crude, bitcoin slip; gold up slightly US 10-year Treasury yield flat at ~5.09% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you b

LIVE MARKETS — When the chips are down: AI worries drag Nasdaq, S&P 500 lower

S&P 500 dips; Nasdaq slides >1%; Dow gains Tech down most among S&P sectors; Cons staples lead gainers Euro STOXX 600 index off ~0.2% Dollar falls; bitcoin down ~2%; US crude rises; gold up >1% US 10-year Treasury yield slides to ~5.04% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters rep

LIVE MARKETS — BofA clients return to US stocks as S&P 500 hits records

Nasdaq down >1%, S&P 500 off ~0.9%, Dow edges red Tech is weakest S&P 500 sector; healthcare leads gainers Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.4% Dollar rallies; US crude up ~1.5%; gold falls >1.5%; bitcoin down ~2% US 10-year Treasury yield rises to ~5.25% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by

LIVE MARKETS — CPI, mortgage rates, rate hike bets are all on the rise

All three major US stock indexes red; Nasdaq off the most, down ~1% Tech weakest S&P 500 sector; healthcare leads gainers Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.4% Dollar rallies; US crude up ~1%; gold down ~1.5%; bitcoin down ~2% US 10-year Treasury yield rises to ~5.26% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets broug

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await September CPI Report

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday ahead of the September CPI release. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were higher after Tuesday’s lower close.

TREASURIES — US 10 — year yields follow European yields down while 2 — year yields rise

(Updates to afternoon trading) 10-year Treasury yield last falls 2.1 bps to 5.223% after touching 5.1727% CME FedWatch shows 22% odds of a quarter-point October hike, 71% odds for December France's 10-year yield falls to 4.8034% from Monday's 4.8958% By Sinéad Carew Oct 13 (Reuters) — Longer-dated US Treasury yields we

Asia Distillates — Diesel timespreads ease; spot window activity stays thin

SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) — Asia's diesel prompt timespreads softened, against a backdrop of softening ICE gasoil futures, though spot window activity remained tepid. Easing tight supply concerns remained the market's key focus, while regional refiners continue to engage in spot sale activities for both October and N

INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares rise, led by IT gains after strong HCLTech earnings

(Updates for morning trade) By Vivek Kumar M Oct 13 (Reuters) — Indian equities rose in early trade on Tuesday, as better-than-expected earnings from software exporter HCLTech spurred investors to pick up beaten-down IT stocks with the central bank's support for the domestic currency also easing sentiment. The Nifty 50

FOREX — Dollar holds near 18 — month high as geopolitical risks rise

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) — The dollar held its ground at the start of Asian trading on Tuesday after a holiday for some markets in the US, as geopolitical risks rose after renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Ukraine. The US dollar index, which measures the greenbac

TRADING DAY — Fog of war

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Oct 12 (Reuters) — Oil and fuel prices rose on Monday following weekend attacks on a Saudi airport, which had a varied impact on global stocks. Asia shares mostly fell, Europe shares rose, and Wall Street was mixed. The dollar continued its recent rally and hit an 18-month high, and

Dry Beer Taps, Glove Shortages and Record Tanker Rates Trace Back to Hormuz

The global squeeze on freight shipping is raising costs across supply chains, as U.S. trucking rates rise because capacity has left the market. In Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, several hotel bars had run out of draft beer in early October, and bottled beer was in short supply. Bartenders and hotel staff in Man

Oil futures retreat after Trump Iran comment

WTI fell 0.8% to $90.78 a barrel and Brent dropped 1.1% to $103.19 after President Trump said the U.S. is not planning to strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. The note said the comment left crude markets on the defensive amid expectations of a lull in attacks through the Strait of Hormuz.

Stocks end week higher; bitcoin rises to about $82,300

U.S. indexes finished the week with gains, while bitcoin moved up to around $82,300. The update also noted Treasury yields near 5.24% and WTI crude around $91.65.

Bitcoin rises to around $82,500 in broad market rally

Bitcoin moved up to around $82,500 as U.S. stocks advanced and Treasury yields edged higher. The move was part of a wider intraday risk-on session rather than a standalone catalyst-driven event.

Bitcoin rises to around $82,600 as stocks climb

Bitcoin moved up to around $82,600 while major U.S. indexes posted broad gains and Treasury yields edged higher. The move adds to a risk-on session that also saw WTI crude near $91.60 and the Dow up more than 400 points.

USDA lowers 2027 beef and pork production outlook

The USDA cut its 2027 U.S. beef production forecast to 24.7 billion pounds from 24.8 billion pounds and lowered pork output to 27.8 billion pounds from 28.1 billion pounds in the October WASDE report. Steer prices were unchanged at $2.38 a pound, while the barrows and gilts price estimate slipped to 63 cents from 64 ce

Oil rises on Middle East attacks and supply risks

Oil prices are on track for a weekly gain as escalating attacks in the Middle East keep a geopolitical risk premium in place. The piece says Brent is around $104 a barrel and WTI near $92.

Gold rises more than 1% on softer dollar

Gold futures advanced more than 1% in early European trading as the dollar weakened and oil prices slipped. Market participants also were reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.

Dow Jones futures rise as AI stocks rebound

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were higher early Friday as AI stocks recovered from Thursday's selloff. Delta Air Lines missed views and guided low, while SpaceX said it plans to buy wireless spectrum from Grain Management subject to approval.

Nasdaq futures rise as oil prices ease

Stock futures rose Friday as AI-related shares recovered and oil prices fell. The rebound followed Thursday's tech selloff, while investors also looked ahead to next week's earnings season and later U.S. consumer sentiment data.

Gold rises more than 1% as dollar softens

Gold futures climbed 1.4% in early European trading as the dollar eased and oil prices fell. Traders are also reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.

Gold rises more than 1% as dollar eases

Gold futures advanced in early European trade as the dollar softened and oil prices fell. Traders were also reassessing the inflation and interest-rate outlook.

Bitcoin recovers 0.9% to $82,468

Bitcoin rose 0.9% to $82,468 after touching a two-and-a-half-week low, as risk appetite improved on hopes of diplomatic progress in the Middle East conflict. The move also came as oil prices eased and the dollar softened.