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US equities rise 0.8% and Brent crude drops 2.2% to $76.30 amid easing oil worries and AI‑stock gains, signaling a shift in market sentiment.
The S&P 500 jumped 0.8% to 7,543.64 on Thursday, recouping the prior‑day loss as Brent crude slipped 2.2% to $76.30, easing pressure on equities and bonds【1】.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,543.64 (+0.8%) |
| Dow Jones | 52,487.41 (+0.3%) |
| Brent crude | $76.30 (‑2.2%) |
| 10‑yr Treasury yield | 4.54% (‑0.02 pts) |
Semiconductor and memory makers lifted the broader market. Micron Technology surged 4.5% after citing “surging demand for memory in the AI era,” while SK Hynix in Seoul rose 5.3% on news of a U.S. share offering【1】. These AI‑focused firms have become key price drivers after earlier volatility, and their gains helped offset the lingering geopolitical risk from fresh U.S. airstrikes on Iran.
Brent’s decline from $78.02 the day before to $76.30 removed a major source of inflation concern, prompting the 10‑year Treasury yield to ease to 4.54% from 4.56%【1】. Analysts warned that a full‑scale war could choke the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump’s remarks that the latest fighting would not lead to “long‑term” military action reduced immediate supply fears. The lower oil price also halted a week‑long slide in gasoline costs, with AAA reporting a $3.85 average regular‑gas price—up 68 cents year‑over‑year【1】.
European and Asian indices mostly rose, with Shanghai up 1.7% and Paris up 0.9%【1】. The market’s calm comes ahead of the earnings season, where major banks will report Q2 results and investors will look for growth to justify recent AI‑driven valuations. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve remains under pressure to balance inflation‑mitigating rate hikes against the risk of slowing the economy.
The rebound shows that, for now, market participants are more concerned with easing oil pressures and AI‑sector momentum than the immediate geopolitical flashpoint, but the next wave of earnings and policy signals will determine whether the calm endures.
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AI-assisted synthesis by the TrendWatcher Editorial Desk · sourced from 3 outlets · Jul 9, 2026 · How we report
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