{
  "id": 9218969,
  "title": "Nasdaq sets record high, oil dips on improved crude flows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nasdaq-sets-record-high-oil-dips-on-improved-crude-flows-9218969",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T21:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/23/nasdaq-sets-record-high-oil-dips-on-improved-crude-flows"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nasdaq Composite achieved a record closing high on Tuesday, propelled by strong performance from Micron Technology and other artificial intelligence-related stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices and Treasury yields experienced a decline as improved crude flows through the Middle East boosted market sentiment. The S&P 500 remained relatively steady, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight drop. The MSCI gauge for global stocks also rose marginally. Lower oil prices contributed to a more risk-tolerant market environment. Iran's potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, contingent on easing US military pressure and blockade lift, further bolstered the optimistic outlook. However, the US 10-year Treasury yields fell slightly, aligning with the downward trend in oil prices. Despite concerns about inflation, investors anticipate additional rate hikes from major central banks, keeping the dollar relatively strong. The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be closely monitored for its potential impact on the ongoing trade relationship and AI cooperation.",
  "summary": "The tech-heavy Nasdaq gained as Micron Technology and other AI stocks climbed, with demand remaining strong and corporate earnings resilient.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nasdaq hits intraday record high on Alphabet boost, Middle East hopes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nasdaq-hits-intraday-record-high-on-alphabet-boost-middle-east-hopes",
        "published": "2026-09-22T14:49:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "The Nasdaq Set a Record and the Dow Lost 270 Points on the Same Morning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/the-nasdaq-set-a-record-and-the-dow-lost-270-points-on-the-same",
        "published": "2026-09-22T17:26:37.000Z"
      }
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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."
}