Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, What to Watch — Live Updates

Brent crude futures pulled back to around $98 per barrel after spiking above $101 in the previous session, taking pressure off government bond yields that had jumped alongside the energy rally. The reversal signals markets are stabilizing following a volatile week driven by oil's sharp moves.

The crude selloff marks a key inflection after recent geopolitical jitters pushed prices higher. Treasury yields, which had surged in tandem with oil on inflation concerns, are now easing as the energy shock moderates. The Dow futures edged higher in early trading as the twin headwinds of rising oil and rising rates showed signs of abating.

Oil's trajectory remains the primary driver for both equity indices and fixed income markets. A sustained move below $98 in Brent would further relieve inflation pressures and support risk assets, while any resumption of the rally toward $101 would reignite concerns about persistent price pressures and central bank hawkishness.