Wall Street pushed higher as soft July inflation data eased Federal Reserve rate-hike fears, while soaring AI shares like CoreWeave and Super Micro fueled a tech-led market rally.

The U.S. stock market drifts near its all-time high while crude oil prices rise on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

US markets closed higher as a surge in semiconductor shares countered concerns over Middle East tensions and Canadian trade tariffs. Investors are now shifting focus toward critical upcoming quarterly earnings reports.

US stock futures trended higher as investor sentiment found support in a semiconductor sector revival. Investors are now focused on upcoming tech earnings and the implementation of new trade policies targeting Canadian goods.

US markets fell on Thursday as a selloff in semiconductor firms offset positive economic indicators and corporate results. Despite the Nasdaq's 1.47% drop, analysts noted that several non-tech sectors continue to perform well.

US equity markets declined on 13 July 2026 as rising crude prices and a slump in semiconductor shares impacted the major indices. Markets are now focusing on upcoming corporate earnings and congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.

US markets face a cautious start to the third quarter as tech-sector weakness and lower-than-expected private payroll data spark investor concern. Traders are now monitoring upcoming labor reports to gauge the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions.