{
  "id": 12412429,
  "title": "US stocks rise toward an all-time high after oil prices ease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/us-stocks-rise-toward-an-all-time-high-after-oil-prices-ease-12412429",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261007/us-stocks-rise-toward-an-all-time-high-after-oil-prices-ease"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. stocks are on track to reach an all-time high on Tuesday as oil prices have eased some of their recent surge, according to wire reports. The S&P 500 added 0.8 percent and was set to close the day above its record high achieved in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 265 points, or 0.5 percent, by 11 a.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite also gained 0.8 percent, reaching its highest level since the previous day. The positive sentiment surrounding stocks was fueled by the decline in Brent crude oil prices by 2 percent to $98.30 per barrel. This drop in oil prices came after the international benchmark had been hovering close to $110 per barrel a few weeks ago. The easing of oil prices not only alleviated pressure from high inflation that burdens individuals and businesses globally but also helped to ease some of the tension in the bond market. Consequently, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 5.25 percent from 5.31 percent late on Monday. In recent times, yields worldwide have been hitting historically high levels, which has negatively impacted the economy by making borrowing more expensive for everyone and dampening investors' willingness to pay premium prices for assets.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday and on track to hit an all-time high after oil prices gave back some of their big recent gains. The S&P 500 added 0.8 percent and was on pace to finish the day above its record set in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 265 points, or 0.5 percent, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was adding 0.8 percent to its own all-time…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "US stocks rise toward an all-time high after oil prices ease",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/us-stocks-rise-toward-an-all-time-high-after-oil-prices-ease",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:37:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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