On July 21, 2026, the S&P 500 Index is up 0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index is up 1.26%. September E-mini S&P futures show a gain of 0.35%, while September E-mini Nasdaq futures rose by 1.27%. The climb in stock indexes follows a rebound in chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks, fueled by cheaper valuations following a recent selloff.
Crude oil prices have increased by over 1% today, amid ongoing military exchanges between the US and Iran, which have persisted for ten consecutive days. The US has targeted military sites in Iran, while Iran has launched attacks on US positions in Kuwait and Jordan. This situation has implications for global crude export stability, especially concerning Saudi Arabia. The outlook for Q2 earnings, anticipated to rise by 23%, is bolstering market confidence, while chipmaker stocks are gaining traction with notable increases in shares of Sandisk (up 10%), Teradyne, and Micron Technology (both up over 8%).
Internationally, the Euro Stoxx 50 is up 0.41%, China’s Shanghai Composite closed up 1.79%, and Japan’s Nikkei-225 saw a significant rise of 3.26%. The 10-year T-note yield has increased slightly to 4.616%, reflecting reduced safe-haven demand due to favorable stock performance and rising inflation expectations linked to oil prices.
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