cturing outlook and continued investment in artificial intelligence remain important factors shaping regional sentiment.
Wall Street earnings unsettle global investors
Overnight, the S&P 500 gained 0.28%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.27%.
However, US technology futures weakened after Alphabet shares plunged approximately 10% in after-hours trading following disappointing earnings and concerns over substantial investment expenditure.
Microsoft shares rose around 3% after reporting stronger-than-expected results, highlighting the increasingly divided performance of major technology companies.
Europe awaits its opening as oil prices retreat
European exchanges had not yet opened at the time of this morning’s report, with investors awaiting the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision.
Oil prices declined amid renewed hopes for diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran, offering some relief to inflation-sensitive markets.
Attention will also focus on US inflation figures, third-quarter economic growth and upcoming corporate earnings.
Thursday’s early trading suggests that global investors remain willing to support technology and growth companies, but are becoming increasingly selective as monetary policy uncertainty and the costs of artificial intelligence investment reshape market expectations.
NewsHub Finance | Global Markets | 29 October 2026
cturing outlook and continued investment in artificial intelligence remain important factors shaping regional sentiment.
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