https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-brent-crude-drops-to-85-investors-await-nvidia-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-brent-crude-drops-to-85-investors-await-nvidia-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-brent-crude-drops-to-85-investors-await-nvidia-earnings#u49388Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:42 +0000Global stock markets are trending higher while Brent crude oil prices have dropped to $85. Investors are currently focused on upcoming Nvidia earnings and U.S. inflation data to determine market direction. Asian stocks showed mixed reactions, with some gaining and others remaining hesitant. The decline in oil prices follows increased hopes regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while chip stocks remain mixed as the market anticipates the AI-driven results from Nvidia.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transit, making its status a primary driver