https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-falls-ahead-of-earnings-economic-data-while-oil-ralliesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-falls-ahead-of-earnings-economic-data-while-oil-rallieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-falls-ahead-of-earnings-economic-data-while-oil-rallies#u134091Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:47:11 +0000The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.44% to 27,245.90 and the S&P 500 dropped 0.06% to 7,807.24 on Monday. Market declines followed a nearly $2 per barrel surge in oil prices triggered by attacks on Riyadh international airport in Saudi Arabia. Investors are maintaining a cautious stance as they await the start of the third-quarter earnings season from major US banks and the release of upcoming economic data. While tech and broader indices faced pressure, Salesforce helped lift the Dow.Why it mattersEnergy price volatility often impacts equity markets by raising inflation expectations and operation