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The S&P 500 is positioned to rebound after extending its short-term consolidation, with futures retracing much of the prior sharp decline. Traders remain focused on Middle East tensions, oil prices, this week’s major technology earnings and Wednesday’s FOMC policy decision.

U.S. equities are facing a tougher short-term backdrop as oil prices, Treasury yields and tariff concerns complicate the outlook for inflation and earnings. The S&P 500 remains technically constructive above key support, but a break of major levels could decide whether the next move is toward a fresh rally or deeper pullback.

The S&P 500 is being tested by higher oil prices, elevated Treasury yields and tariff-related inflation risks, even as key technical support remains intact. A move above 7,620 could revive bullish momentum toward 8,000, while a break below 7,000 would shift attention to deeper downside risk.

September E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index futures edged higher in pre-market trade after buyers defended the July 17 main bottom. The rebound remains fragile as Brent, Treasury yields, and Middle East headline risk continue to shape sentiment toward growth stocks.

Bitcoin held around $65,400 in Asian trading even as the Magnificent Seven suffered their worst day since April 2025. The move raised fresh questions over whether crypto is beginning to loosen its recent connection to the AI equity trade.

Nasdaq 100 futures came under pressure as Brent crude moved above $94 and briefly topped $95, forcing traders to reassess the path for interest rates. Super Micro Computer offered support to the AI trade with a $60 billion order book, but Tesla, Alphabet and IBM earnings now face a tougher macro backdrop.

Tech shares found relief as semiconductor stocks extended a rebound and SpaceX snapped a sharp losing streak ahead of its first quarterly report. Still, crude prices above $90 kept inflation and rate concerns firmly in the background for growth stocks.

Bitcoin hovered around $64,200 on Monday as a sharp Brent crude rally revived inflation concerns and kept risk assets under pressure. Crypto traders also watched continuing fallout from Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 release, which weighed on chip stocks and the broader AI-linked trade.

Nasdaq-100 futures remain under pressure as chip weakness spreads into software and premium-valued growth stocks. Traders are watching whether sellers can force a deeper move toward the 27,142 value zone.

Nasdaq 100 sentiment remains under pressure as chip and software weakness signals a broader unwind of the AI-linked growth trade. With premium valuations being punished even after solid earnings, traders are watching whether selling extends toward the next major value zone.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has climbed 7% in the past 24 hours, extending a strong recovery from the $60 area while maintaining one of the standout year-to-date performances in crypto. Traders are watching whether adoption momentum, new perps integrations and a potential break above $75 can keep the token’s bullish structure intact.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has gained 7% in the past 24 hours, extending a strong recovery from the $60 area as traders reassess momentum around the network. Partnerships, perps expansion and a possible retest of $75 are keeping market attention on whether HYPE can build toward a higher mid-term target.