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Interest Rates, Oil Prices Limit Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Off, Europe Flat

Wall Street futures were muted pre-bell Tuesday, as traders weighed a generally good earnings season against a still-uncertain outlook for the Strait of Hormuz, and rising interest rates.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, the Nasdaq inclined 0.3% and the Dow Jones was steady.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 1.7% to $83.54 a barrel in morning hours, while 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.73%, the highest yield since early 2023.However, chip stocks remained in favor, with the VanEck Semiconductor fund gaining 1% before the open.Asian exchanges waffled lower overnight, as tech and property stocks lagged in Hong Kong. Tokyo trading floors were dark on holiday.In Asian market news, mainland China humanoid robot-maker Unitree Robotics priced its IPO to raise $904 million, valuing the enterprise at $9 billion, while retail investors oversubscribed the offering by 5,500 times, reported the South China Morning Post.European bourses tracked steadily midday on the continent.Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reports quarterly results after-bell, among others.On the economic calendar is the existing homes sales bulletin for July, at 10 am ET.In pre-market action, bitcoin traded at $64,237 and spot gold commanded $4,379 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Decline as Fading Hopes for Quick Hormuz Reopening Lift Crude Oil, Treasury Yields

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes slipped as government bond yields and crude oil jumped after President Donald Trump's rhetorical call for Iran to pay compensation dimmed hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas outflows.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 26,605.36, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 53,975.98 on Monday. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 7,753.11.Energy and healthcare led the gainers while real estate and utilities were among the steepest decliners.Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman to define new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions -- compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats -- before the critical waterway is reopened, Reuters reported.The US must lift its blockade of ports before Tehran agrees to fully reopen Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Monday, according to CNBC. "As long as the US naval blockade continues, the necessary conditions for the reopening of Hormuz do not exist," Baghaei was cited as saying to Iran's news agency, Tasnim."I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous..." President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post. "Additionally, compensation should be paid to the families of the hundreds of thousands of innocent protestors that Iran has killed over the last 50 years..."The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract jumped 5.2% to $82.22 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent advanced 5% to $87.76 a barrel, reflecting concern that Iran and the US are not getting closer to resolving the war.Shares of Chevron (CVX) were up 4.5%, the biggest gainer on the Dow.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield up 4.5 basis points to 4.7% and the two-year climbing 3.7 basis points to 4.24%.Gold futures rose 1.1% to $4,448.9, and silver futures jumped 3.8% to $65.92.In company news, Apple (AAPL) has enabled eligible Mac users in mainland China to connect Alibaba's (BABA) Qwen artificial intelligence service to Siri and Writing Tools, Reuters reported Friday. The arrangement gives Apple a locally developed AI option for Mac users in China, the report said.Jefferies downgraded Apple to underperform from hold while adjusting its price target to $263.66 from $285.56. Shares of Apple dropped 1.5%, one of the worst performers on the Dow.S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings growth rate eased from a week ago as the healthcare sector's results weighed, Oppenheimer Asset Management said, adding that results overall remain "strong." Some 89% of the companies in the benchmark index have reported results, with earnings up by about 51% year over year, compared with 57% growth a week ago.

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Update: S&P 500 Retreats From Record, Oil Jumps as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Fade
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Update: S&P 500 Retreats From Record, Oil Jumps as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Fade

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.)US equity benchmarks fell Monday, with the S&P 500 pulling back from a record high as oil prices rose amid doubts that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.The large-cap index closed 0.1% lower at 7,753.11, after reaching a new peak in the previous session. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3% to settle at 26,605.36, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% to 53,975.98.Among sectors, real estate led the laggards, while energy topped the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped 5% to $82.05 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent climbed 4.8% to $87.55.Iran has reportedly laid out new terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a permanent end to the war against Tehran and its allies, as well as demanding full compensation for war damages.US President Donald Trump on Monday demanded compensation from Iran "for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts."In another social media post, Trump said that "Iran should be responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza."Trump has signaled that he's prepared to exert greater economic pressure on Iran instead of launching another military attack, Axios reported Sunday."Oil prices remain supported by uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz," ING Bank said in a report Monday. "Significant hurdles remain before any broader agreement is reached."US Treasury yields were higher, with the two-year rate up 3.5 basis points at 4.24% and the 10-year rate rising 4.3 basis points to 4.7%.Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told Yahoo Finance that more than one interest rate hike may be needed to curb US inflation.Hammack was one of the three dissenters who called for a quarter percentage point rate hike last month, when the Federal Reserve left monetary policy unchanged for a fifth time.In company news, Intel (INTC) plans to raise $15 billion to support capital expenditures as demand for artificial intelligence computing remains strong. The stock fell 4.1%.Teledyne Technologies (TDY) has agreed to acquire X-ray imaging components manufacturer Varex Imaging (VREX) in a $1.1 billion deal that will expand its X-ray device portfolio to include oncology detectors. Varex shares surged 49%, while Teledyne edged down 0.2%.Some 11 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report results this week, including Cisco (CSCO) and Applied Materials (AMAT).So far, 443 companies, or 89% of the index constituents, have reported results in the current cycle, with profit growth slowing to 51% from about 57% a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said in a report Monday.Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,388.79 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 4.2% to $66.19 per ounce.

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Update: US Equity Markets End Lower After Crude Oil Prices Rise Following US-Iran Disagreements

US equity indexes ended lower Monday after crude oil prices rose following President Donald Trump's rhetorical response to Iran's demands, dimming hopes of a quick resolution to the Strait of Hormuz closure.* Iran said it is nearing a final agreement with Oman to define new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions like compensation, an end to sanctions, and military threats before the waterway can be reopened, Reuters reported.* In response, "I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous..." President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.88 to settle at $82.06 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $4.03 at $87.58.* Blackstone's (BX) portfolio firm Safe Harbor has agreed to acquire MarineMax (HZO) for $53 per share in cash, valuing the recreational boat retailer at about $1.5 billion, including debt, the companies said Monday. Blackstone shares were up 3.3%, while MarineMax stock gained roughly 46%.* Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down about 2.9%, the worst performer on the Dow, after the company said it is working with some of the world's largest financial firms to build a $500 billion funding package for AI infrastructure development, the Financial Times reported.

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US Equity Markets End Lower After Crude Oil Prices Rise Following US-Iran Disagreements

US equity indexes ended lower Monday after crude oil prices rose following President Donald Trump's rhetorical response to Iran's demands, dimming hopes of a quick resolution to the Strait of Hormuz closure.* Iran said it is nearing a final agreement with Oman to define new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions like compensation, an end to sanctions, and military threats before the waterway can be reopened, Reuters reported.* In response, "I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous..." President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $3.88 to settle at $82.06 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen up $4.03 at $87.58.* Blackstone's (BX) portfolio firm Safe Harbor has agreed to acquire MarineMax (HZO) for $53 per share in cash, valuing the recreational boat retailer at about $1.5 billion, including debt, the companies said Monday. Blackstone shares were up 3.3%, while MarineMax stock gained roughly 46%.* Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down about 2.9%, the worst performer on the Dow, after the company said it is working with some of the world's largest financial firms to build a $500 billion funding package for AI infrastructure development, the Financial Times reported.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Fall Amid Higher Crude Oil Prices, Treasury Yields

(Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes edged lower amid gains in government bond yields and crude oil as President Donald Trump's rhetorical call for Iran to pay compensation dimmed hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 26,617.5, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.3% to 53,891.2 ahead of Monday's close. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 7,752.2.Energy and healthcare led the gainers while real estate and utilities were among the steepest decliners.Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman to define new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions -- compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats -- before the critical waterway is reopened, Reuters reported."I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous..." President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post. "Additionally, compensation should be paid to the families of the hundreds of thousands of innocent protestors that Iran has killed over the last 50 years..."The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract jumped 4.9% to $81.98 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent advanced 4.8% to $87.52 a barrel.Shares of Chevron (CVX) were up 4.3%, the biggest gainer on the Dow.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield up 4.7 basis points to 4.71% and the two-year higher by 3.9 basis points to 4.24%.

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Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rises Intraday Amid Hormuz Reopening Uncertainty
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Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rises Intraday Amid Hormuz Reopening Uncertainty

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US stocks fell and oil prices advanced intraday as the Strait of Hormuz's reopening appeared uncertain.The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.3% at 26,616.2 after midday Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% to 53,914.8. The S&P 500, which notched a new closing high on Friday, edged down 0.1% to 7,754.1.Among sectors, real estate led the laggards intraday Monday, while energy topped the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped 4.3% to $81.52 a barrel, while Brent climbed 4.3% to $87.14.Iran has reportedly laid out new terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a permanent end to the war against Tehran and its allies.US President Donald Trump has signaled that he's prepared to exert greater economic pressure on Iran instead of launching another military attack, Axios reported Sunday."We are low-keying it," Trump reportedly said in a phone call, according to Axios. "We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.""Oil prices remain supported by uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz," ING Bank said in a report Monday. "Significant hurdles remain before any broader agreement is reached."US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year rate up 3.7 basis points at 4.24% and the 10-year rate rising 4.5 basis points to 4.7%.In company news, Intel (INTC) plans to raise $15 billion from a common stock offering to support capital expenditures as demand for artificial intelligence computing remains strong. The stock was down 1.9%.Teledyne Technologies (TDY) has agreed to acquire X-ray imaging components manufacturer Varex Imaging (VREX) in a $1.1 billion deal that will expand its X-ray device portfolio to include oncology detectors. Varex shares surged 48%, while Teledyne edged up 0.4%.Some 11 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report results this week, including Cisco (CSCO) and Applied Materials (AMAT).So far, 443 companies, or 89% of the index constituents, have reported results in the current cycle, with profit growth slowing to 51% from about 57% a week ago, Oppenheimer Asset Management said in a report Monday.Spot gold edged up 0.4% to $4,358.07 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 2.6% to $65.14 per ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Crude Oil, Treasury Yields Jump Amid Worsening Iran Geopolitics

(Updates with index/price moves and company news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes were mixed in midday trading on Monday amid gains in government bond yields and higher crude oil prices as hopes faded for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas flows.The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% to 26,614.4, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.3% to 53,905.1. The S&P 500 was little changed at 7,755.6.Energy and healthcare led the gainers while real estate, technology and utilities were among the steepest decliners.Shares of Chevron (CVX) were up 4%, the biggest gainer on the Dow.President Donald Trump signaled a US emphasis on increasing economic pressure on Iran, saying that Washington is "low-keying" negotiations with the country, CNN reported.Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman to define new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions -- compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats -- before the critical waterway is reopened, Reuters reported.The Iranian official, who had issued the demands on behalf of the Islamic Republic, has been replaced by the country's supreme leader with a veteran Revolutionary Guards commander who has previously voiced skepticism about talks with the US, CNN reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract jumped 4.2% to $81.49 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent advanced 4.3% to $87.09 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield up 4.3 basis points to 4.7% and the two-year higher by 3.7 basis points to 4.24%.Gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,416.9, and silver futures jumped 2.8% to $65.27.In company news, Trade Desk (TTD) slid 5.5%, one of the worst performers on the S&P 500, following stock rating downgrades from multiple brokerages, including DA Davidson.Apple (AAPL) has enabled eligible Mac users in mainland China to connect Alibaba's (BABA) Qwen artificial intelligence service to Siri and Writing Tools, Reuters reported Friday. The arrangement gives Apple a locally developed AI option for Mac users in China, the report said. Jefferies downgraded Apple to underperform from hold while adjusting its price target to $263.66 from $285.56.Shares of Apple dropped 2%, one of the worst performers on the Dow.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Lower After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV edged lower. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) shed 0.3%.US equity indexes were weaker after midday Monday amid rising government bond yields and higher crude oil prices.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 3.6%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell 0.6%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) also declined.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) lost 2.6%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) eased 1.7%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) rose 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) advanced 0.7%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), declined 0.6%.CommoditiesCrude oil rose 3.9%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) gained 5.9%. Natural gas added 5%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was up 4.1%.Gold on Comex rose 0.4%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) added 0.2%. Silver was up 2.8%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) added 2%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) was down 0.2%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) fell 0.4%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) eased 0.2%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) was down 0.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) added 0.1%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) fell fractionally.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) added 1.2%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 1.2%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was up 1.1%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 1% higher.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) rose 0.2%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were lower.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 1.9%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) lost 1.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was down 2.5%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) dipped 1.8%.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Higher Crude Prices

(Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes were mixed in midday trading on Monday amid gains in government bond yields and higher crude oil prices.The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.2% to 26,637.2, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2% to 53,941.2. The S&P 500 was little changed at 7,758.9.President Donald Trump signaled a US emphasis on increasing economic pressure on Iran, saying that Washington is "low-keying" negotiations with the country, CNN reported.Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman to define new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the US must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the waterway is reopened, Reuters reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil contract jumped 3.5% to $80.88 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent advanced 3.4% to $86.40 a barrel.US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield up 3.6 basis points to 4.69% and the two-year higher by 3.3 basis points to 4.24%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Lower, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Monday Amid Rising Oil Prices

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.1% in Monday's premarket activity amid higher crude prices tied to the Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.04%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) rose 5%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.4% higher.Sionna Therapeutics (SION) shares were down more than 90% after the company said it will not advance SION-719 as an add-on therapy to standard of care Trikafta in cystic fibrosis patients after a phase 2a proof-of-concept failed to meet its key activity endpoint of sweat chloride reduction.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.3%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was up 0.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 0.1%.Monday.com (MNDY) stock was more than 10% lower in premarket activity after the company guided for Q3 revenue that trailed analyst estimates.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) shares were up over 8% before market open after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.01%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.CECO Environmental (CECO) stock was up over 7% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q2 non-GAAP earnings and net sales.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.3%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.1% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was up 0.9%.GameStop (GME) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after Bloomberg reported that Chief Executive Ryan Cohen is considering pulling the company's $56 billion bid for eBay (EBAY). eBay shares were 0.4% lower.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.03%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock was up 1% in early-hours activity after Bloomberg reported the company will begin rolling out cryptocurrency trading to eligible UK customers this week, allowing them to trade digital assets through its app.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 1.8% to $79.58 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was 4.5% higher at $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.4% higher.Gold futures for November declined by 0.2% to $4,390.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained 1% to reach $64.14 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 0.3% higher.

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Update: US Equity Futures Mostly Flat Pre-Bell Amid Lack of Progress in Middle East Peace Negotiations

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were mostly flat pre-bell Monday as traders evaluated the lack of solid progress on a peace deal in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were flat, and Nasdaq futures were 0.1% lower.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the nation would not restart direct talks with the US as long as it continues violating the June memorandum of understanding. Araqchi added that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be partly conditional on the US paying for damage caused during the conflict between the two nations.President Donald Trump said that the US is "only semi-negotiating" with Iran as the Middle Eastern nation undergoes an economic crisis due to sky-high inflation and has no money to pay its troops, according to an Axios report on Sunday.Expected report their financial results this week are Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Brookfield (BN).Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.9% at $85.13 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 2% higher at $79.72 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 2.1% higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 1.1% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 0.7% higher. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.3%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.3% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, SpaceX (SPCX) shares rose 1.3% after Reuters reported that retail investors sold shares for the first time last Friday since the June IPO. Meta Platforms (META) stock was up 1.9% after Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg called for lower US regulatory barriers for open-weight artificial intelligence models to help American companies compete with Chinese rivals.Newmont (NEM) shares were 2.5% higher, while Barrick Mining (B) stock fell 6.2%, after the two companies said they agreed to contribute excluded properties, including Barrick's Fourmile and Newmont's Fiberline and Mike developments, to the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, in an agreement wherein Newmont will pay Barrick $1.95 billion for the contribution of the properties.On the losing side, Intel (INTC) shares dropped 4.1% after the company said it is offering $15 billion of common stock in a public offering. Cloudflare (NET) stock was 1.8% lower after the company said it plans to offer roughly $2.18 billion worth of convertible senior notes due 2031 through a private offering to institutional buyers.

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US Equity Futures Mostly Flat Pre-Bell Amid Lack of Progress in Middle East Peace Negotiations

US equity futures were mostly flat pre-bell Monday as traders evaluated the lack of solid progress on a peace deal in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.1% lower, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% higher.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the nation would not restart direct talks with the US as long as it continues violating the June memorandum of understanding. Araqchi added that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be partly conditional on the US paying for damage caused during the conflict between the two nations.President Donald Trump said that the US is "only semi-negotiating" with Iran as the Middle Eastern nation undergoes an economic crisis due to sky-high inflation and has no money to pay its troops, according to an Axios report on Sunday.Expected report their financial results this week are Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Brookfield (BN).Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 1.6% at $84.85 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.7% higher at $79.49 per barrel.The economic calendar is vacant.

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Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Assess Middle East Developments, Await Key Inflation Data
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Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Assess Middle East Developments, Await Key Inflation Data

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as traders monitor the latest developments in the Middle East and await key inflation data later in the week.The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% and the Nasdaq increased 0.4% in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%. The indexes finished Friday trading in the green, with the S&P 500 notching a new closing high.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Tehran isn't in direct talks with Washington to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNBC reported, citing state media. Araghchi noted that the US will still have to meet Iran's conditions to open the strait, even if a deal is finalized with Oman on the crucial waterway.West Texas Intermediate crude oil inclined 0.9% to $78.85 a barrel before the open, while Brent gained nearly 1% to $84.38.President Donald Trump has signaled that he's prepared to let economic pressure take its toll on Iran instead of mounting another military attack, Axios reported Sunday."We are low-keying it," Trump reportedly said in a phone call, according to Axios. "We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money."With no major economic data scheduled for Monday, traders await the consumer price index for July on Wednesday, followed by wholesale prices and retail sales for the same month on Thursday and Friday, respectively.US Treasury yields were mixed in premarket action, with the two-year rate nudging 0.6 basis points higher to 4.21% while the 10-year rate retreated 0.4 basis points to 4.66%.Last week, official data showed that nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell in July, marking the first decline since February. The unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, the lowest since June 2025 when it stood at the same level.Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) and monday.com (MNDY) report their latest financial results before the bell, among others. Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) post their earnings after the markets close.Shares of Plug Power (PLUG) advanced 5% pre-bell while Palantir Technologies (PLTR) was off 1.4% following a 10% jump at the close of Friday. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) climbed 3.2%.Gold inched up 0.1% to $4,402 per troy ounce, while bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $64,972.

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International

Earnings Season, Persian Gulf Lull, Lift Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Monday as traders awaited developments in the Persian Gulf and weighed the unfolding earnings season.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, after striking a fresh all-time zenith close on Friday. The Nasdaq inclined 0.3%, while the Dow Jones was off 0.1%.The VanEck Semiconductor fund traded up 1% pre-bell.Traders this week also await the July consumer price index bulletin from Washingtonon on Wednesday morning, and the July national retail sales report on Friday, for clues to how inflation and the national economy are faring given oil prices and Persian Gulf hostilities.On the earnings scene, blue-chips reporting this week include Applied Materials (AMAT), Brookfield (BN), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), CoreWeave (CRWV), Nebius (NBIS), and Coherent (COHR).Barrick Mining (B) traded down 5.5% pre-bell after the gold-and-copper miner reported Q2 earnings just below outlooks, but beat on revenue expectations, in morning hours.Simon Property (SPG) reports quarterly results after-bell.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded up 1.6%, at $79.40 a barrel, in pre-market action.Asian exchanges traded solidly higher overnight on lowered expectations for a US rate boost at the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting, given Friday's soft US jobs report.European bourses edged north midday on the continent.The economic calendar is vacant.In pre-market action, bitcoin traded at $64,999, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.66%. Spot gold commanded $4,339 an ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Investors to Focus on Inflation, Iran Geopolitics, Quarterly Earnings This Week

US equity investors are expected to focus on inflation and Fed speak this week while keeping a close watch on geopolitical developments related to Iran and quarterly earnings.* Consumer and wholesale price inflation data is due Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Retail sales will be out Friday while existing home sales are scheduled for Tuesday.* Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, who was one of the three dissenters at the July Federal Open Market Committee meeting seeking a quarter of a percentage point increase in interest rates, and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will be delivering speeches on Thursday, a day after the CPI is due for release.* Currently, there is a 56% probability that the Fed will leave the target rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% at its upcoming September policy meeting, up from 33% a week ago, due to a decline in July's nonfarm payrolls released late last week.* "I buy that near-term inflation risk remains elevated and an overly data-dependent FOMC may well react by raising rates," a Scotiabank note said late Friday. "In the context of lagging effects of monetary tightening, however, I don't see this as appropriate in the face of how inflation risk is likely to evolve in a medium-term sense."* Cisco (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), CoreWeave (CRWV), Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Simon Property Group (SPG) are among the companies reporting quarterly results.* Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday an agreement with Oman on the strait was in its "final stages" but reiterated comments made on Saturday that Tehran would not reopen the channel unless the US met certain demands made by Tehran, Reuters reported. These include compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened, the news report said.* President Donald Trump has signaled a US emphasis on increasing economic pressure on Iran, saying that Washington is "low-keying" negotiations with the country, according to CNN.

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Equities

S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain as Tech Giants Surge

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 3.6% this week after technology heavyweights jumped and optimism increased that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a deal between Iran and Oman.The market benchmark ended the week at 7,757.64. The index is now up 3.4% quarter to date and 13% this year.Palantir Technologies (PLTR) jumped 40% this week after Q2 sales and adjusted earnings surpassed estimates and the company boosted its full-year 2026 sales outlook.Nvidia (NVDA) jumped 12% this week.An Iranian official said a framework on the Strait of Hormuz has been agreed with Oman, with "a final decision to be made at higher levels," Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian state media.The information technology sector had the largest percentage gain of the week, up 7.2%, followed by a 5.6% advance in materials and a 3% rise in industrials.Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) reported fiscal Q2 non-GAAP earnings and sales above market expectations, and also lifted its full-year 2026 outlook. Shares jumped 28% this week.Albemarle (ALB) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and sales growth that beat consensus, and raised revenue guidance for the specialties segment to $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion for the full year. Shares advanced 11% this week.The three S&P 500 sectors that declined the most this week were energy, utilities, and real estate, down 3.3%, 1.7% and 0.1%, respectively.NRG Energy (NRG) reported a steeper-than-expected slide in Q2 adjusted earnings. The shares fell 12% in the week.Cisco Systems (CSCO), Applied Materials (AMAT), CoreWeave (CRWV), Rocket Lab (RKLB) and Simon Property Group (SPG) are among the companies reporting quarterly results next week.Economic data due next week include consumer and wholesale price inflation, retail sales, Michigan consumer sentiment and existing home sales.

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Update: S&P 500 Hits Record High as Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Bets
US Markets

Update: S&P 500 Hits Record High as Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Bets

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and any other changes, if any.)The S&P 500 hit a new high on Friday amid diminishing bets for monetary policy tightening next month, as US stocks locked in their second consecutive weekly gains.The large-cap index rose 0.6% to 7,757.64, notching a new closing high for the second time this week. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.3% to 26,690.62, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.3% to 54,036.93. Most sectors were in the green, with materials on top, while energy led the laggards.The technology-heavy Nasdaq led the weekly gains, jumping 5.2%. The S&P 500 and the Dow advanced by 3.6% and 3%, respectively.US nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 last month, marking the first decline since February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The consensus was for an 80,000 increase in July, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey.The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, the lowest since June 2025 when it stood at the same level, while Wall Street expected an unchanged print of 4.2%."This morning's softer employment report helped to quiet the noise of a September rate hike," TD Economics said.The probability of the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point next month eased to 42% on Friday from 55% on Thursday, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The odds that the central bank will maintain its policy jumped to 58% from 45%.US Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate down 2.5 basis points at 4.65% and the two-year rate falling by 4.8 basis points to 4.2%."For the Fed, the uneven nature of employment conditions will likely serve to perpetuate the divide in expectations for policy as some advocate for action sooner than later while others continue to take a more cautious, wait-and-see approach," Stifel said.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.3% at $77.05 a barrel in Friday late-afternoon trade, while Brent eased 0.5% to $82.09. Both benchmarks were on track for their second consecutive weekly declines.Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact stipulating that an attack against one of them shall be regarded as an attack against all.The deal comes as Saudi is bracing for multiple attacks by Iraqi militias and Iran-backed Houthis, CNN reported, citing a Saudi official.In company news, Airbnb (ABNB) surged 17%, the biggest gain on the S&P 500. The vacation rental company's second-quarter results topped Wall Street's estimates amid strong demand trends.Trade Desk (TTD) slid 22%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, following stock rating downgrades from multiple brokerages, including Citigroup.Trade Desk released disappointing second-quarter results late Thursday, which, combined with its downbeat third-quarter outlook, indicate macro and structural issues amid growing competition, Wedbush Securities said.Cloudflare (NET) jumped 5.6% as the cloud services provider lifted its full-year outlook following better-than-expected second-quarter results.Spot gold advanced 2.4% to $4,342.59 per troy ounce, while silver jumped 3.6% to $63.83 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Rise This Week as Technology Mega-Caps Advance, Hormuz Reopening Deal in Works

US equity indexes jumped this week amid gains in technology heavyweights and growing expectations of a deal between Iran and Oman that will pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for about a fifth of global crude oil and natural gas flows.* The S&P 500 closed at 7,757.64 on Friday versus 7,494.08 a week ago. The Nasdaq Composite stood at 26,690.62, compared with 25,367.02 a week earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at 54,036.93, versus 52,535.02 at the end of last week.* Basic materials, technology, and industrials led gainers this week, while energy was the steepest decliner.* Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, nine of the top 10 outperformers this week were from the technology sector, according to data compiled by Finviz. The top gainer in this category was Palantir (PLTR) after Q2 sales and adjusted earnings surpassed analysts' estimates and the company boosted its full-year 2026 revenue outlook.* Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, marking the first decline since February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The consensus was for an 80,000 increase in July, according to a Bloomberg-compiled survey.* The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping its target rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% in September surged to 56% on Friday from 45% a day ago and 33% a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch tool.* Iranian lawmakers debated the wording of a proposed deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said earlier this week that an understanding with Oman had been reached "in principle," and state TV cited one lawmaker on Friday as saying the final text and details of an agreement with Muscat will be announced "soon."* The front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded at $76.85 late Friday, down from roughly $84.67 a week ago.

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Japan

US Equity Markets End Higher After Jobs Data Lifts Odd for Rate Pause

US equity indexes ended higher Friday after a surprise drop in nonfarm payrolls boosted the odds the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in September.* The July employment report showed nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, compared with the 80,000 jobs increase expected in a Bloomberg poll.* The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping its target rate unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% in September rose to 58.1% on Friday from 45% a day ago and 33% a week ago, according to the CME FedWatch tool.* Iranian lawmakers are debating the wording of a proposed deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump insisting an agreement is getting closer, Bloomberg reported.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.32 to settle at $76.97 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $0.40 at $82.09.* Airbnb (ABNB) shares rose 17%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after Q2 results beat Wall Street's estimates amid strong demand fueled by the FIFA World Cup.* Trade Desk (TTD) shares slumped 22%, the biggest drop on the S&P, following stock rating downgrades from multiple brokerages, including Citigroup, after disappointing Q2 results late Thursday.

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