{
  "id": 8136313,
  "title": "U.S. stock futures edge lower after Wall St rallies on softer oil, yields",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/u-s-stock-futures-edge-lower-after-wall-st-rallies-on-softer-oil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/us-stock-futures-edge-lower-after-wall-st-rallies-on-softer-oil-yields-4906586"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. stock index futures experienced a slight decline on Thursday evening, following a strong rally on Wall Street. The S&P 500 Futures fell 0.09% to 7,699.75 points, the Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.17% to 29,694.50 points, and Dow Jones Futures decreased 0.09% to 52,173.0 points. These declines came after the futures had previously risen significantly, buoyed by falling oil prices and lower Treasury yields following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. Technology and chipmaking stocks led the gains, recovering from considerable losses earlier in the week. Investors were encouraged by a decrease in oil prices, despite ongoing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remained closed, providing a buffer against further supply disruptions. Additionally, a sharp decline in yields added to the optimism on Wall Street, with the 10-year rate falling below 5% after the Fed's rate hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated that inflation remained a significant concern, suggesting further rate hikes may be necessary to stabilize the economy. Despite the volatility, the S&P 500 surged 1.1% on Thursday, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.6%.",
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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."
}