Both official Nasdaq calendars support a regular United States trading session today.
CAMS Morning Market Brief.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Good morning.
Both official Nasdaq calendars support a regular United States trading session today.
United States stock futures were little changed early Tuesday after a forceful technology-led advance.
The S and P 500 gained about 1.5% in Monday's session.
The Nasdaq Composite rose about 2.3% and finished at a record.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 0.7%.
Participation extended beyond one group, with eight of the eleven S and P 500 sectors higher and communication services and technology in front.
United States exchange volume totaled 16.5 billion shares, just above the 20-session average of 16.2 billion.
That combination says risk appetite improved, but leadership remained tied to the A I theme.
The cleaner test this morning is coming from oil and rates.
At five eleven Eastern time, October W T I crude was about $94 a barrel.
November Brent crude was just under $100 a barrel.
Both contracts had reversed earlier gains while traders weighed a report that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
C N B C said it could not independently verify that report, so the price move is confirmed while the diplomatic claim remains unconfirmed.
Shortly after 5 Eastern time, the ten-year Treasury yield was just below 5%.
The two-year Treasury yield also eased.
Lower crude and softer yields can relieve pressure on growth shares, but both markets remain capable of changing the opening tone quickly.
No B L S release is scheduled for today.
B E A's next listed release is Thursday, September 24.
A D P's weekly employment update is due at eight fifteen Eastern time, after this recording.
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson is scheduled to speak at ten twenty Eastern time.
AutoZone plans to release fiscal fourth-quarter results before the opening bell and hold its call at 10 Eastern time.
That report should help investors judge demand for vehicle maintenance against a still-expensive borrowing backdrop.
For the rally to hold this morning, crude must stay below recent highs, yields must stay below 5%, and participation must broaden beyond the largest A I names.
Broader participation in cyclical and rate-sensitive groups would be stronger evidence than another burst in one narrow pocket.
A rebound in crude or a ten-year yield above 5% would make Monday's momentum more vulnerable at the open.
Watch the interaction among oil, Treasury yields, sector breadth, and chip leadership.
The market opens with strong momentum, but it still needs cross-asset confirmation.
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