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Thursday, 23 July 2026
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US Futures Drop as AI Spending Concerns and Middle East Attacks Weigh

Oil prices near $100 as markets assess widening regional attacks and tech sector earnings.

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U.S. stock futures declined in early trading, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all pointing lower, according to market data.

The decline is attributed to concerns over artificial intelligence capital expenditure and widening attacks in the Middle East, based on reports from separate sources.

$100 per barrel

Oil prices closed in on this level.

Traders braced for key earnings from Intel Corp., due later in the afternoon.

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Sources

  1. finance.yahoo.com — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip as markets weigh AI capex, widening Mideast attacks (opens in a new window)
  2. bloomberg.com — US Stock Futures Drop as Traders Focus on AI Spending, Oil Jumps (opens in a new window)
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