LIVE BLOG24 Jul 2026 | 05:44:11 PM ISTSynopsisDow Jones Today | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Live: U.S. stock futures ticked higher after a sharp tech-led selloff, as investors assessed earnings from Intel and Oracle, fresh Trump tariffs and rising Middle East tensions. Oil volatility and Fed rate expectations added to cautious sentiment ahead of key data and earnings.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: Wall Street futures rose modestly following a steep decline in technology stocks, with Intel’s upbeat forecast offering some support while semiconductor shares lagged. Oracle gained on a major Pentagon deal. Markets remained cautious as new Trump tariffs, escalating Iran-linked tensions in the Red Sea and a surge in oil prices heightened inflation concerns. Investors now await Federal Reserve signals and upcoming PCE data. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Oil surge and Fed outlook in focusOil prices surged above $100 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions, pushing Brent sharply higher for the month. Although prices eased slightly, the spike has reignited inflation concerns. Investors are now closely watching the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, with rate hike expectations increasing significantly. Attention will also be on PCE inflation data and PMI readings, which could provide further clarity on the economic outlook.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Tariffs and geopolitical risks intensify uncertaintyMarkets are also digesting new tariffs announced by the Trump administration, targeting multiple trading partners including China and Europe. While the measures were less severe than anticipated, they still add to global trade uncertainty. Simultaneously, escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and Red Sea shipping routes, have raised concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies, adding another layer of risk for global markets.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Big Tech spending concerns weigh on sentimentRecent earnings from Alphabet and Tesla amplified concerns about rising capital expenditure and cash burn among major technology firms. This has prompted investors to reassess valuations tied to artificial intelligence and long-term growth expectations. The cautious tone is likely to persist ahead of upcoming results from Microsoft, Amazon and Meta, which could further shape the direction of the broader technology sector and equity markets.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Intel and Oracle provide selective supportIntel shares advanced in premarket trading after issuing a stronger-than-expected revenue and profit forecast, signalling resilience in parts of the chip sector. In contrast, broader semiconductor stocks remained under pressure, highlighting uneven recovery trends. Oracle also gained after securing a nearly $7 billion Pentagon contract, offering a boost to sentiment in enterprise technology, even as concerns about spending and margins persist across the sector.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today | Live: Futures recover after tech-driven selloffU.S. stock index futures moved higher in early trading, attempting to stabilise after a sharp technology-led selloff in the previous session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had recorded their steepest single-day declines in a month, reflecting growing concerns around the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. Despite the modest rebound, sentiment remained fragile, with investors wary of further volatility heading into a data-heavy and earnings-packed week.