Country: US | Published: 2026-09-18
U.S. stocks opened on a steadier footing as a retreat in oil prices eased some inflation pressure, with tech futures leading early gains. Geopolitical headlines stayed busy, from t
U.S. stocks opened on a steadier footing as a retreat in oil prices eased some inflation pressure, with tech futures leading early gains. Geopolitical headlines stayed busy, from talk of drawing down U.S. troop levels in Europe and a proposed military base in Poland to sanctions on an Iranian crypto exchange and tariff threats tied to a Russia sanctions bill. Crypto held its ground near key levels as regulatory updates from the SEC and CFTC kept sentiment constructive, while a new insurance IPO priced below its target range.