LIVE BLOG14 Jul 2026 | 05:54:01 PM ISTDow Jones Today Live Updates: IBM slump, bank earnings keep US stocks cautiousSynopsisDow Jones Today | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Live: US stock futures traded mixed as investors assessed big bank earnings and awaited key CPI data. IBM plunged after a weak revenue outlook, dragging tech stocks lower. Rising geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed signals kept sentiment cautious despite resilient bank profits.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: US markets showed cautious moves with Dow and S&P 500 futures slipping while Nasdaq edged higher. Investors tracked earnings from JPMorgan and Bank of America, which fell despite profit growth. IBM tumbled sharply after forecasting weak revenue, pulling down tech peers. Focus remained on CPI data and Fed commentary, with geopolitical risks and rising oil prices adding pressure to market sentiment. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Geopolitical risks add to uncertaintyEscalating tensions in the Middle East, including continued US strikes and risks around the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil prices higher. The potential for increased shipping costs and energy disruptions added to inflation concerns. Despite a slight recovery in chip stocks, overall market sentiment remained cautious amid combined macro and geopolitical pressures.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Fed stance and rate outlook in focusHawkish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller unsettled markets, as he signalled the possibility of near-term rate hikes if inflation remains elevated. Traders are now pricing in a higher probability of a rate increase at the upcoming Fed meeting, keeping financial conditions tight and limiting upside in equities.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Bank earnings fail to lift sentimentMajor lenders JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America reported stronger second-quarter profits, but their stocks declined. Investors looked beyond headline numbers, focusing on forward guidance and economic signals. The earnings marked the start of the reporting season, which is expected to play a critical role in sustaining the ongoing equity market rally.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: IBM drags tech stocks lowerIBM shares plunged sharply in premarket trading after the company issued a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook. The decline spilled over to other software and consulting firms including Oracle, ServiceNow, Accenture and Adobe. The drop highlighted concerns around slowing enterprise spending and deal delays, raising caution across the broader technology sector.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Markets dip ahead of key inflation dataUS stock futures were subdued as investors awaited June CPI data for inflation cues. Dow and S&P 500 futures slipped while Nasdaq showed mild gains. The data is expected to indicate easing inflation, but persistent geopolitical risks and rising fuel prices are limiting optimism. Markets remain sensitive to macro signals that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move.