Markets Steady as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions URL Slug
Markets are mixed this morning, with oil climbing on renewed Middle East tensions while equities hold steady ahead of a pivotal week for earnings and central bank signals. Global markets opened cautiously today as geopolitical tensions and stalled Iran peace talks pushed oil prices higher, keeping investors on edge. S&P 500 futures hovered near flat , while Nasdaq-100 futures ticked up 0.2% and Dow futures slipped slightly . The backdrop remains dominated by uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, where fresh disruptions have lifted crude benchmarks. Oil markets are firming , with West Texas Intermediate climbing above US$96 per barrel and Brent surpassing US$107 , reflecting supply concerns tied to regional instability. On the corporate front, investors are bracing for a heavy week of earnings from major tech names—five of the “Magnificent Seven” report in the coming days—adding to market sensitivity. Meanwhile, attention is turning to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy ...
