Brent crude futures climbed above the $95 per barrel mark on Wednesday, extending a rally driven by persistent geopolitical supply risks.
The energy complex gained ground as traders priced in continued shipping disruptions and tight global inventories, pushing the benchmark to multi-week highs.
3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 31 points, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment as markets digested the mixed signals from energy strength and tech sector uncertainty.
In contrast, US equity futures traded lower in early trading, signaling caution among investors.
Nasdaq-100 futures declined 0.6%, halting a two-day rebound, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.3%.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 31 points, reflecting a broader risk-off sentiment as markets digested the mixed signals from energy strength and tech sector uncertainty.
The divergence between energy and equities highlights the current market regime: investors are rewarding supply-constrained commodities while remaining hesitant on growth stocks ahead of critical earnings reports.