Stocks steadied as strong tech earnings offset oil’s intraday swing; Brent crude reversed a sharp jump above US$126/bbl. Nasdaq futures rose after Alphabet and Amazon results, while Microsoft and Meta lagged. Markets face mixed drivers: solid earnings and AI optimism vs. geopolitics pushing oil and inflation risks. Fed held rates amid internal division, reducing near‑term cut bets. European markets rose ahead of ECB/BoE decisions. Key corporate beats: SocGen, BNP Paribas, Glencore; Samsung’s semiconductor arm posted massive profits. Major moves: S&P futures flat, Nasdaq up, yen stronger, 10‑yr US yield down slightly, WTI ~US$107.
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