Global Shares Mostly Rise After Buying of AI-Related Shares and Oil Prices Fall
Investors bought AI and semiconductor stocks after strong earnings, while Brent crude fell 2.1% as supply worries eased.
- US stock index futures edged higher on Friday, August 14, 2026, as investors assessed the Federal Reserve's interest rate path ahead of crucial inflation reports.
- Inflation figures remain under scrutiny as economists expect the July CPI to show a 3.4% increase, while investors weigh the impact of higher energy prices and potential Fed hikes.
- Strong earnings from AI infrastructure firms CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer bolstered market sentiment, though investors question whether the investment boom will sustain profitability.
- Markets closely watch for clues on whether the Fed will pause or hike rates in September, with money market data showing odds currently at 50-50.
- Escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over oil supply disruptions continue to influence energy prices, potentially complicating the inflation outlook for global central banks later this year.
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