https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-supported-as-oil-retreats-focus-turns-to-us-cpi-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-supported-as-oil-retreats-focus-turns-to-us-cpi-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-supported-as-oil-retreats-focus-turns-to-us-cpi-earnings#u122816Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:05:45 +0000European shares and US futures edged higher as oil prices retreated. Investors look ahead to key US inflation data and the beginning of the earnings season. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures rose as oil prices fell and tech recovered.Why it mattersGlobal markets are cautious ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and earnings reports from major banks. The CPI data could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Rising oil prices and inflation concerns have weighed on stocks in recent sessions.What is confirmedEuropean shares and US futures edged higher on Monday