Mitesh Patel · Mar 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Monday, March 16, 2026 Published pre-market | Data as of approximately 8:00 AM ET
Futures are pointing modestly higher to start the week as investors balance a potential oil pullback against weekend escalation in the Iran conflict. The S&P 500 closed Friday at its lowest level of 2026, capping its first three-week losing streak in about a year — but pre-market action suggests a relief rally attempt heading into a pivotal week for both AI and the Fed.
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Stock futures are slightly higher with September inflation data due at 8:30 a.m., Brent crude above $106 on Middle East supply fears, and Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock reporting.
Nasdaq futures slip as a chip selloff deepens in Asia, while the Dow rises on a busy morning of results from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth and other big names.
Stock futures are little changed near record highs as Middle East attacks lift crude, with the bond market closed for Columbus Day and bank earnings starting Tuesday.