US briefings — Monday, October 19, 2026

US Pre-Market 19 October 2026: Nasdaq Futures +1.23% as Chip Stocks Rebound; CLF.US +11.82% on Earnings Beat

Nasdaq 100 futures were +1.23% and S&P 500 futures +0.47% at 8:31am ET on 19 October 2026 as SMH.US rose 3.13% pre-market after a 10.53% weekly fall, and the 10-year Treasury yield eased to 5.085%. CLF.US was +11.82% on an earnings beat and INTC.US +4.24% on a JPMorgan upgrade. Brent fell 1.47% to $108.25 after the US waived Russia sanctions, and the CAC 40 fell 1.47% after mass protests in France.