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Market Pulse: Key Triggers to Watch Before the October 19 Trading Session
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CNBC TV18•16-10-2026, 21:17
Market Pulse: Key Triggers to Watch Before the October 19 Trading Session
- •US stocks finished mixed on Friday with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq heading lower amid semiconductor sell-offs, while the Dow aimed for weekly gains.
- •Foreign investors resumed buying Indian equities while domestic institutional investors turned net sellers as benchmark indices closed higher.
- •Oil prices tracked toward a second consecutive weekly increase driven by fresh supply threats in West Asia.
- •Key US economic data releases ahead include September import prices, industrial production, capacity utilisation, and the monthly Treasury balance.
- •Tesla shares gained 4 percent in pre-market trade following the unveiling of its redesigned Roadster featuring SpaceX-developed compressed-air thrusters.
Key Questions Answered
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were on track to end the week lower following a sell-off in semiconductor stocks.
Investors are tracking September import prices, industrial production, capacity utilisation, and the monthly Treasury balance.
Tesla shares rose 4% to $375 apiece after unveiling its redesigned Roadster featuring compressed-air thrusters developed with SpaceX.
