https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-rise-as-oil-drop-buoys-sentiment-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-rise-as-oil-drop-buoys-sentiment-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-rise-as-oil-drop-buoys-sentiment-markets-wrap#u176363Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:10:34 +0000US stock index futures are rising as oil prices decline, helping investors return to risk following a previous selloff. The Dow has soared more than 1,500 points after the midterm elections resulted in President Donald Trump's party losing sole control of Washington. While oil prices have fallen as much as 6%, a rout in chipmakers and AI-related tech stocks continues to weigh on overall market sentiment. Investors are now awaiting a busy week of earnings reports and jobs data.Why it mattersThe market is reacting to a shift in political power following the midterms and hopes for diplomatic