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Oil prices rebounded as renewed tanker attacks in the Middle East heightened concerns about potential supply disruptions, lifting Brent crude nearly 4% to $98.38 a barrel.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high as a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields supported bullion, while markets priced in a 66% probability of a December Fed rate hike.
Meanwhile, OpenAI signalled a potential 2027 IPO and Micron reportedly suspended its planned $4.5 billion Taiwan chip facility, developments that could intensify volatility across energy, precious metals and AI-linked equities.
U.S. stocks tumbled as the technology selloff intensified, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 3.7%, the S&P 500 dropping 2.1%, and the Dow declining 1.1%.
Broadcom, Nvidia, Oracle, Tesla, and other technology names traded lower as investors reassessed Big Tech spending growth, with one analyst expecting capital expenditure growth to peak in 2027 rather than 2028/2029.
Continued pressure on technology valuations and expectations for slower data-center investment growth could intensify downside risks across the broader equity market.
US stock futures turned mixed as AI-related weakness pressured technology stocks, with Nasdaq futures falling 0.6% despite gains in Dow and S&P 500 futures.
Qualcomm plunged 10.1% after reporting weaker-than-expected smartphone chip sales, while Nvidia fell 0.4%, Marvell declined 2.5%, and Intel dropped 1.7% in premarket trading.
Continued weakness in chipmakers and AI-related stocks could intensify selling pressure across the technology sector and weigh on the Nasdaq.
U.S. equity futures were mixed Thursday as weakness in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks weighed on Nasdaq futures, while S&P 500 futures held steady after the previous session's rally. Qualcomm plunged 10.1% after missing smartphone chip sales estimates, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.63% and Dow futures gained 0.48%; UBS warned that around 30% of expected 2028 data-center additions could be at risk. Continued pressure on chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks could weigh on the Nasdaq, although valuations nearing multi-year lows may limit further downside.
U.S. equity futures turned mixed Thursday as technology stocks faced renewed AI-regulation concerns following Wednesday's broad market rally, with Nasdaq-100 futures falling around 1% while Dow futures gained 0.5%.
AppLovin surged around 18% premarket after reporting 55% year-over-year revenue growth, while Apple crossed a $5 trillion valuation and Micron, Nvidia and Tesla faced selling pressure.
Potential tighter AI regulation and uncertainty surrounding data center investment could intensify volatility across semiconductor and AI-related stocks, even as strong corporate earnings provide selective support.
Democrats' sweep of the US House and Senate triggered a sharp rotation across markets, with Trump-linked assets, AI infrastructure firms and defense stocks suffering heavy losses while major technology stocks rallied. Trump Media plunged 25%, Trump's memecoin dropped 19%, Galaxy Digital fell 17%, and Hut 8 lost as much as 23%, while Amazon surged 8%, Apple gained 7%, and Alphabet advanced 6%. The election outcome could reshape expectations for US defense spending, AI data center development and Trump-linked investments, potentially intensifying sector volatility.
U.S. stocks surged in a broad rally, with the Dow jumping 3.03% to its biggest single-session gain since April 9, 2025, as investors welcomed divided government and plunging oil prices.
The S&P 500 gained 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%, while crude oil tumbled 8.3% to $88.12 and gold advanced 3.4% to $4,061.10; meanwhile, AI-related stocks remained under pressure, with CoreWeave falling 9.9% and Hut 8 sliding 23%.
Lower energy prices and expectations of political gridlock could support broader equities and ease inflation concerns, while AI infrastructure financing and regulatory risks may continue pressuring selected technology stocks.
U.S. stocks surged after Democrats swept Congress, with the Dow jumping approximately 1,500 points, or 3%, as investors reacted to the election outcome.
The Nasdaq gained around 2%, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple each climbed more than 6%, while oil prices, Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar declined.
The political shift could reshape expectations for economic policy and data-center development, while continued weakness in oil and the dollar may influence broader market positioning.
US stocks surged following Democrats' midterm election victory, with the Dow jumping nearly 1,000 points as investors anticipated a divided government and reduced policy uncertainty.
The Dow gained 1.9%, the S&P 500 rose 1.2%, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.3%, while gold climbed 2.93% to $4,043.45 and silver jumped 4.44% to $51.98 as the dollar weakened.
The prospect of congressional gridlock could support broader equities and precious metals, although potential restrictions on data centre construction may continue pressuring AI infrastructure stocks.
A decisive Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections has triggered uncertainty across financial markets, with investors weighing potential regulatory and fiscal changes under a divided government. Dow futures gained 1.15%, S&P 500 futures rose around 0.65%, and gold futures advanced 2.8% as investors assessed political risks and potential AI-sector restrictions. The political shift could pressure U.S. technology stocks and AI-related investments while supporting gold as a potential safe-haven hedge.
Democratic control of Congress is raising concerns over tighter AI data centre restrictions, adding pressure to an already struggling AI infrastructure trade as Elon Musk floats moving data centres into space.
Texas accounts for 27% of planned U.S. data centre power capacity, while CoreWeave, Applied Digital and IREN fell roughly 3%–4.3% amid the concerns, with several AI infrastructure stocks already down 50%–60% from their highs.
Potential construction restrictions could accelerate investment interest in space-based computing infrastructure while adding further pressure to traditional AI data centre operators.
Global stocks and the US dollar slumped after Democrats captured control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, triggering concerns over tighter AI regulation and political gridlock.
AI stocks and Nasdaq futures came under pressure, with Nasdaq futures falling more than 2% before recovering to a 0.5% loss, while the US 10-year Treasury yield dropped 6 basis points to 4.906%.
The prospect of stricter AI oversight and slower data-centre development could prolong pressure on technology stocks while supporting bonds and defensive assets.
Bitcoin miners that pivoted into AI data centers are discovering that the sector carries volatility comparable to, or greater than, crypto as investors question the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending. The CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF has fallen 23% this year, while CoreWeave shares are down 25% and CleanSpark shares have declined 19%. Rising borrowing costs, heavy debt burdens and concerns over AI spending returns could intensify pressure on AI-focused infrastructure companies and increase Bitcoin selling by miners seeking capital for expansion.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher as technology and semiconductor stocks advanced, while investors awaited U.S. midterm election results.
The S&P 500 gained 0.4% and Nasdaq Composite rose 0.8%, led by Nvidia (+2.3%), AMD (+3.7%), and Broadcom (+3.1%), while Apple dropped 1.9% after disappointing earnings guidance.
Rising Treasury yields and ongoing election uncertainty could keep volatility elevated across equities and broader financial markets in the coming weeks.
The Nasdaq rallied 1.06% as major AI and semiconductor stocks rebounded, led by gains in Nvidia, AMD and chipmakers ahead of quarterly earnings and US midterm results.
Nvidia gained 3%, AMD jumped 5.5%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged nearly 3%, while Apple fell 1.8% amid concerns over rising memory-chip costs and weaker holiday-quarter margins.
The rebound could extend if dip-buying continues and earnings support AI valuations, although concerns over elevated AI spending and election uncertainty could sustain volatility.
U.S. tech stocks are rebounding, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing more than 1% as chipmaker gains offset Apple's earnings-driven decline.
Nvidia and Broadcom are both up about 3%, while Apple has fallen roughly 2% amid concerns that a global memory-chip shortage could slow growth; the S&P 500 is also higher.
Continued strength in AI chip demand and election-related sentiment could support broader equities, although Apple's supply constraints and upcoming AMD results may drive sector volatility.
U.S. stocks traded mixed as investors awaited midterm election results, with technology shares advancing while the Dow declined and Treasury yields climbed.
The S&P 500 gained 0.2% and Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6%, while the Dow fell 0.7%; Apple dropped 1.5% after disappointing margin guidance and sales, despite semiconductor gains led by Nvidia, AMD and peers.
Election uncertainty, rising Treasury yields and stronger-than-expected job openings could intensify market volatility, while continued semiconductor strength may support technology stocks.
U.S. stock futures pointed higher as falling oil prices lifted risk appetite ahead of midterm election results, with Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.71% before the open.
Brent crude fell 2.4%, while Nvidia climbed 2.8% and chip stocks rallied despite Apple dropping 4.4% and the Nasdaq 100 remaining in correction territory.
Markets could extend their recovery if election uncertainty eases and oil prices remain under pressure, although Big Tech valuation concerns and geopolitical risks remain significant headwinds.
U.S. stock futures were mixed as Apple plunged 3.9% in premarket trading after warning that rising memory-chip costs would pressure holiday-quarter gross margins.
The Nasdaq-100 has entered correction territory after closing more than 10% below its record high, while investors await midterm election results and assess mounting concerns over Big Tech's AI spending.
Continued margin pressure, elevated AI investment costs, and election uncertainty could intensify volatility across U.S. equities.
US stock futures were mixed as Apple plunged 4.5% in premarket trading and the Nasdaq-100 remained in correction territory amid growing concerns over Big Tech's AI spending and profitability.
Apple warned that rising memory-chip costs would pressure holiday-quarter gross margins, while the Nasdaq-100 had closed more than 10% below its record high and investors awaited midterm election results.
Continued AI investment concerns, rising borrowing costs and election uncertainty could intensify volatility across US equities.
US stock futures traded mixed as Apple shares dropped 4.5% on concerns that rising memory chip prices will pressure gross margins, despite stronger-than-expected revenue and iPhone sales.
Palantir fell more than 5% despite beating earnings expectations, while Nvidia gained 1.3% and Aehr Test Systems surged 15.5% after reporting record quarterly revenue and raising its fiscal 2027 outlook.
Continued valuation concerns, earnings uncertainty and election-related volatility could intensify divergence between AI and broader technology stocks.
Oil prices were mixed and Asian stocks fell as investors weighed escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, uncertain diplomacy and caution ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
WTI crude traded at $96.65 a barrel and Brent at $104.73, while South Korea's Kospi dropped 3.05% amid concerns over massive AI spending; China's yuan weakened after the PBOC announced a foreign-exchange reserve requirement increase to 6% effective November 15.
Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, geopolitical developments and AI investment returns could intensify volatility across energy, Asian equities and currency markets.
Indian equities are poised for a strong gap-up opening, with GIFT Nifty trading 154 points higher at 23,551.50 as global market cues remain mixed.
Reliance Industries surged 11.5% after record Q2 FY27 earnings, while foreign institutional investors bought Rs 3,114 crore worth of equities on November 2; meanwhile, the Kospi dropped nearly 3% and the Nasdaq declined 1.07%.
Continued FII buying, easing crude prices and improving US-Iran diplomatic prospects could support Indian equities, although weakness in global technology stocks may pressure sentiment.
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday as mounting concerns over AI capital spending and tech valuations drove a sharp selloff in technology shares, outweighing optimism over potential U.S.-Iran diplomacy. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.4%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, and semiconductor ETFs declined as much as 3.7%, while Brent crude plunged 7.63% to $104.77 per barrel.
Wall Street rallied as oil prices plunged more than 7% on growing hopes of a US-Iran peace deal that could ease Middle East supply disruptions, with the Dow gaining more than 549 points.
The S&P 500 advanced 0.58% and Nasdaq Composite gained 0.65%, while Nvidia rose 1% and Amazon climbed 4.5%; Oracle fell 5.5% amid concerns over its planned $20 billion debt and share sale.
Potential diplomatic progress could continue supporting equities and easing energy prices, but US midterm elections, AI spending concerns and upcoming earnings could intensify market volatility.
Wall Street rallied on Monday as oil prices plunged more than 6% on hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, lifting major US stock indexes ahead of midterm elections.
The Dow gained 1.04%, the S&P 500 rose 0.58% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.72%, while Nvidia climbed 1.5% and Amazon surged 4.1%.
Further progress toward a peace agreement could ease energy-related inflation concerns and support equities, although AI spending concerns and earnings volatility remain potential headwinds.
US stocks rebounded on Monday, with the Dow Jones jumping 407 points as AI and technology shares recovered and falling oil prices lifted investor sentiment.
The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.69%, Nvidia advanced 1.6%, while Brent crude dropped around 5% to $106.63 and WTI fell more than 6.4% to $97.44.
The combination of easing oil prices and recovering technology stocks could support broader risk appetite, although upcoming earnings, midterm elections and employment data could intensify volatility.
MEXC ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals trading volume during Q3 2026, capturing 17.43% market share with $86 billion in trading volume, according to TokenInsight.
MEXC also ranked second in gold and silver perpetuals, while commodity perpetuals accounted for 17.38% of its derivatives trading volume.
Growing demand for commodity and traditional-finance perpetuals could strengthen MEXC's position in derivatives markets and accelerate competition among major exchanges.
European stocks were little changed on Monday as investors weighed US midterm election uncertainty, earnings risks and hopes for a deal to end the Iran war that helped drive oil prices lower.
The STOXX 600 edged up 0.05%, while Nasdaq futures gained 0.76% and S&P 500 futures rose 0.34%; the euro advanced 0.37% to $1.1199 as the dollar remained broadly subdued.
Fragile sentiment, upcoming earnings and potential election-driven policy changes could keep equity markets volatile, while further oil declines may support energy-importing economies.
Asian stocks rebounded as investors looked ahead to Apple earnings for reassurance amid growing concerns over AI spending and slowing earnings momentum.
Brent crude fell 3.3% to $109.70 per barrel, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.5% and Nasdaq futures advanced 0.9% ahead of Apple's results.
Continued AI investment concerns, geopolitical tensions and upcoming central-bank decisions could intensify volatility across equities and commodities.