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The S&P 500 remains in a broader uptrend, but a minor downtrend and a nearby resistance band are keeping the recovery selective. Traders are watching Fed commentary, Micron earnings, oil headlines and Friday’s jobs report for the next market catalyst.

The Nasdaq Composite traded lower as Nvidia’s expanded buyback authorization drew buyers into the stock while the broader semiconductor group weakened. Higher Brent crude and elevated Treasury yields kept pressure on technology shares ahead of key inflation, manufacturing and employment data.

December E-mini Nasdaq-100 Index futures moved sharply lower in pre-market trading as sellers pressed the AI and semiconductor trade. Technical levels weakened after the contract took out a key swing bottom and fell below its 50-day moving average.

The Nasdaq advanced as July CPI data kept the September Fed-hold trade in play and AI infrastructure earnings strengthened risk appetite. CoreWeave and Super Micro led the move after updates that pointed to firm demand across cloud computing and AI-ready data-center hardware.

The S&P 500 and Dow advanced to record highs as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and stronger earnings gave buyers fresh support. Caterpillar’s improved outlook and Palantir’s strength helped broaden participation beyond the biggest technology names.

Amazon’s strong move and lower oil prices helped support major stock indexes, while semiconductor weakness kept the rally uneven. Strong ISM manufacturing signals put the focus back on the Fed and Friday’s payrolls report.

A sharp but contained bout of volatility around the Federal Reserve rate decision forced liquidations across roughly 87,294 traders, even as bitcoin and ether finished close to where they began. Losses hit both bullish and bearish positions, while crypto-listed equity perpetuals tied to the chip trade added another layer of market stress.

U.S. equities turned lower as a jump in crude oil and escalating Iran tensions undermined the rotation that had supported the Dow. Semiconductor weakness deepened, leaving investors focused on the FOMC press conference and major technology earnings after the close.

Nasdaq-100 futures fell as a semiconductor selloff that began on Wall Street moved through Asia and hit U.S. chip shares before the open. Investors are turning to upcoming earnings from Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Apple for evidence that AI spending can support elevated valuations.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended higher as Meta and Nvidia powered another AI-led advance, though lighter volume raised questions about conviction. Bank earnings, June inflation data and congressional testimony from Kevin Warsh now form the next major test for a market trading near record territory.

Gold is drawing renewed attention as technology shares show signs of strain and traders reassess where defensive capital can also generate returns. Market participants say the recent pullback may be setting the stage for a bigger move if momentum returns.

Gold is drawing fresh attention as technology stocks show strain and investors reassess where the next major wealth-creation trade may emerge. Market participants say the recent pullback may be less a sign of weakness than a reset before another potential leg higher.

AI-linked memory and semiconductor shares that dominated much of 2026 are losing momentum after a blistering run. Bitcoin has bounced from a two-year low, prompting fresh questions about whether capital is rotating back into crypto.

Ondo Finance has launched what it says is the first implementation of the SEC’s third-party custodial tokenization model. The rollout begins with BlackRock’s IVV ETF and Micron shares under a U.S. market framework.

Bitcoin drifted toward $63,000 as investors pulled back from risk assets and high-flying tech shares sold off. Traders are watching U.S. data, Micron earnings, and key support near $59,000 to $60,000.