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Market Futures Climb as Investors Eye Key Earnings, Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures moved higher Sunday night as investors shifted focus to a critical week of corporate earnings and inflation data. Market sentiment improved amid reports of tariff exemptions and easing trade tensions with China, according to financial analysts.

Market Futures Show Early Week Strength

Stock futures advanced Sunday evening as investors prepared for a week packed with major corporate earnings reports and key economic data, according to market analysis. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average reportedly jumped 105 points, representing approximately 0.2%, while S&P futures gained 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose by a similar margin.

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Oil Prices Decline Amid Supply Surplus Forecast and US-China Trade Tensions

Global oil markets face downward pressure as the International Energy Agency projects a significant supply surplus by 2026. Meanwhile, escalating trade tensions between the United States and China threaten to further suppress demand, creating a challenging environment for energy investors.

Market Overview: Oil Prices Extend Losses

Global oil markets continued their downward trajectory in Wednesday’s trading session, with both major benchmarks hitting five-month lows. Brent crude futures declined by 12 cents to $62.27 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 10 cents to $58.60. This represents the second consecutive session of losses as investors digest multiple bearish factors affecting the energy complex. The price movement reflects growing concerns about both supply and demand dynamics in the global oil market, with particular attention on production levels and trade relationships between major economic powers.

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Wall Street Futures Rebound as Risk Sentiment Stabilizes Amid Trade Tensions

Wall Street futures show recovery signs as risk sentiment stabilizes following recent market turbulence. Asian markets remain volatile amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and political uncertainty, while investors await key earnings reports and Fed policy decisions.

Wall Street futures demonstrated resilience Monday as risk appetite showed signs of stabilization following recent market turbulence, though Asian markets remained under pressure amid ongoing trade tensions and political uncertainty. The bounce in U.S. futures comes despite fresh developments in the U.S.-China trade relationship that had initially spooked investors dealing with stretched valuations across global markets.

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