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US markets today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures indicate gap-down open as oil tops $100/bbl; Apple, energy stocks to watch

Anubhav Mukherjee
By Anubhav Mukherjee

5 min read | Updated on September 09, 2026, 18:57 IST

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SUMMARY

US equity futures indicate a gap-down open on Wednesday, September 9, as investors reacted to crude oil prices rising above $100 per barrel due to the latest attacks in West Asia.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures indicate a lower open ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures indicate a lower open ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

US equity futures on Wall Street indicate an overall gap-down open on Wednesday, September 9, as investors are set to react based on global crude oil prices hitting a 15-week high above $100 per barrel, weak cues from Asian markets, and re-escalating conflict in West Asia.

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Dow Jones futures were trading 0.75% lower at 53,437 points ahead of the opening bell on September 9, indicating a more than 350-point lower opening on Wednesday’s market in comparison to the previous Wall Street close, according to MarketWatch data.

The S&P 500 index futures were trading 0.45% lower at 7,647.75 points ahead of the market open on Wednesday, indicating a 25-point lower opening, as per the exchange data.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures were trading lower at 29,356.75 points ahead of the market opening on Sept 9, indicating a potentially 150-point lower open when compared to the previous US equity market close.

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Key things to watch before US market opens

US stocks to watch on Wednesday, September 9

Apple: Apple share price was trading 0.33% lower during the pre-market hours on Nasdaq ahead of the opening bell on September 9, as investors awaited the tech company’s upcoming meeting where it will launch a series of new products for customers.
Mission Produce: Shares of Mission Produce surged over 6% ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday, as the company’s third-quarter revenue performance surpassed Wall Street expectations.
Casey’s General Store: Casey’s General Store’s stock was down 12% during the pre-market hours ahead of the opening bell on September 9, as investors focused on the convenience store firm’s mixed financial results for the first quarter.
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Signet Jewelers: Shares of Signet Jewelers surged more than 17% during the pre-market hours on Wall Street, as investors focused on the jewellery maker’s better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.

The sentiment was further supported by management optimism and increased full-year guidance for the year.

Energy stocks: Energy stocks like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, Valero Energy, among others were in focus of investors on Wednesday, September 9, as investors are set to react to crude oil prices touching $100 per barrel (bbl) amid the heightened risk sentiment in the market.
ServiceTitan: Shares of ServiceTitan were trading over 19% lower during the pre-market Nasdaq hours on September 9, after the technology company’s third-quarter revenue guidance fell short of market expectations.
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Asian markets end mixed

The Asian market indices ended on a mixed note after the trading session on Wednesday, September 9, as the momentum of chipmaking stocks collided with the surge in crude oil prices.

MarketWatch data showed that Japan’s Nikkei 225 index ended 0.19% lower, Hang Seng ended 0.17% lower, India’s SENSEX ended 1.08% lower, and Singapore’s KOSPI lost 0.66% on Wednesday’s market.

In contrast, China’s Shanghai Composite ended 0.28% higher, while South Korea’s KOSPI ended 1.4% higher on September 9.

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Crude oil jumps over $100/barrel

Global crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel (bbl), hitting a 15-week high during the trading session on Wednesday, September 9, as commodity market investors focused on the latest round of attacks between the United States and Iran in West Asia.

Investing.com data showed that benchmark Brent crude oil prices rallied to an intraday high of $100.95 per bbl, marking its highest level since May 25, 2026.

The exchange data further showed that oil prices have risen more than 5% in the last five sessions, over 20% in the past one-month period, and more than 10% in the last three months.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces on Tuesday evening carried out military strikes, destroying five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US Navy warship over the last two days.

“The US warship successfully evaded the attempted Iranian attacks and continued to patrol regional waters,” said CENTCOM in its official statement highlighting that no American troops were harmed.

As per media reports, four of those tankers were in the Gulf of Oman, and one was near Kharg Island. This latest round of attacks comes after the US forces carried out three military strikes on Iranian crude oil carriers last week.

CENTCOM also confirmed on Wednesday that no US Navy warships have been struck by IRGC’s attempts since last week America has successfully destroyed 10 oil tankers.

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How did US markets perform on Tuesday?

US equity market indices closed lower after their trading session on Tuesday, September 8, as investors reacted to the sharp surge in crude oil prices, rising US Treasury yields, rising tensions in West Asia, and concerns over a US Fed rate hike later this month.

MarketWatch data showed that the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.18% lower at 52,786.07 points after the trading session on Tuesday, in comparison to 53,414.25 points at the previous Wall Street close.

The S&P 500 index ended 0.58% lower at 7,673.52 points after the trading session on September 8, compared to 7,718.60 points at the previous equity market close.

The exchange data also showed that the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index ended 0.12% lower at 29,507.70 points after the trading session on Tuesday, in comparison to 29,544.16 points at the previous US equity market close.

Disclaimer: This article is purely for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice from Upstox. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

About The Author

Anubhav Mukherjee
Anubhav Mukherjee is a business journalist with experience at leading financial news platforms. He writes on a wide range of topics, including equity markets, corporate developments, company earnings and commodities. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business & Financial Journalism by Bloomberg from the Asian College of Journalism.

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