Oil Up on Mideast; S&P Futures Climb Pre-Bank Earnings — SkimNews
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- Oil rose on Mideast attacks while the dollar edged higher, per Bloomberg's Markets Wrap
- S&P 500 futures climbed as big banks prepared to kick off Q3 earnings season, with tech stocks shaking off the prior Thursday's selloff (WSJ, Oct. 9, 2026)
Why it matters: Mideast-driven oil gains and a firmer dollar are the macro backdrop as big-bank earnings open Q3 reporting season on October 9, 2026 — trading desks will read bank revenue guidance for clues on energy exposure, consumer credit, and rate-cut timing through year-end.
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