Daily market briefings in 10 minutes. Markets made simple. Your daily guide to U.S. markets in under 10 minutes. Each morning, hosts Alex Morgan and Kate Chen break down overnight futures, pre-market movers, and what to watch for the trading day. Each afternoon, they recap how the market closed, explain the biggest moves, and preview what's ahead. No jargon, no fluff—just the market intel you need to stay informed. https://ainews.max11studios.com en-us © 2026 Market Pulse Alex Morgan & Kate Chen false Alex Morgan & Kate Chen podcasts@max11studios.com https://storage.googleapis.com/ainews-prod-podcasts/market-pulse/cover.png https://ainews.max11studios.com episodic U.S. markets closed mixed today, with the Nasdaq posting modest gains while the Dow dipped, as escalating Middle East tensions fueled a sharp surge in oil and gold, pushed Treasury yields higher, and sent market volatility soaring. b49b4040ef599970 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:34:03 -0500 7:54 false 26 1 full Global equities are experiencing a broad sell-off, while oil and gold prices surge, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive a significant shift towards risk-off assets. b1edf035ebd1ad7f Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:23:36 -0500 6:56 false 25 1 full US stocks tumbled sharply on Friday as hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data reignited rate hike fears, while AI's job market impact and escalating geopolitical tensions further unsettled investors. 6b61263a524490e6 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:57:00 -0500 8:58 false 24 1 full US futures are pointing lower after inflation data, with tech stocks seeing mixed movement, while corporate actions and geopolitical developments are driving specific sector plays. 7726d3e5a4b3a538 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:41:36 -0500 7:57 false 23 1 full US markets ended mixed today, with the Nasdaq leading declines due to Nvidia's post-earnings dip and broader AI valuation concerns, while geopolitical tensions influenced commodities and a significant corporate action boosted Block shares. 8ee3f2b935b0c43a Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:59:28 -0500 7:36 false 22 1 full U.S. equity futures are pointing higher this morning, largely boosted by positive sentiment despite Nvidia's 'sell the news' reaction and ongoing concerns about tariffs and a hawkish Fed stance. bf1c94453589e387 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:51:16 -0500 6:10 false 21 1 full U.S. stocks advanced across the board today, led by a strong performance from technology and growth sectors, buoyed by positive economic data and significant AI-related corporate news, particularly AMD's surge on a Meta deal. 843a5cb5709b99da Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:02:04 -0500 6:17 false 20 1 full US markets rebounded today, led by tech and buoyed by improving consumer confidence, though ongoing concerns about AI disruption, new tariff threats, and geopolitical risks kept investors vigilant. fffa060a17137d2b Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:05:33 -0500 10:51 false 19 1 full U.S. futures are navigating a complex landscape this morning, with a landmark Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a weaker-than-expected Q4 GDP report, and pivotal tech earnings from Nvidia shaping investor sentiment. 409d1abf317fd5dd Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:48:45 -0500 8:02 false 18 1 full U.S. markets closed mixed today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains, while the Dow was flat, as investors digested a landmark Supreme Court ruling on trade, disappointing GDP data, and significant corporate news. 0633bc99e49b8c3f Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:17:20 -0500 9:44 false 17 1 full Global markets are on edge this morning, with US futures pointing lower, as fresh tariff uncertainty and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East outweigh cautious optimism from the Federal Reserve. 69e655f3784ec917 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:47:50 -0500 8:24 false 16 1 full US markets ended mostly higher, navigating mixed economic signals, a pivotal Supreme Court tariff ruling, and escalating geopolitical tensions, while tech giants continued their AI investment spree. 460d54c3c444766d Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:55:42 -0500 10:46 false 15 1 full US equity futures point to a negative open Friday, driven by deepening concerns over private credit liquidity, lingering hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 6c523c465ae368b0 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:34:28 -0500 7:23 false 14 1 full U.S. equities closed lower across the board today as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and mixed signals from the Federal Reserve weighed on investor sentiment, despite some strong individual earnings reports. df4f0a720ef5b6bc Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:03:56 -0500 9:56 false 13 1 full Investors are navigating a complex landscape this morning, with strong earnings from major tech players like Apple and Amazon, contrasted by Microsoft's cautious reaction to its AI spending, and broader market sentiment influenced by divided Federal Reserve views on interest rates and rising oil prices from Middle East tensions. 18bc757e15f376b3 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:40:37 -0500 9:23 false 12 1 full US equities posted solid gains today, driven by optimism around a major AI chip deal and stronger-than-expected economic data, even as geopolitical tensions pushed oil higher and the Federal Reserve maintained its cautious stance on interest rate cuts. 047afaf35a3f9f2a Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:03:34 -0500 10:21 false 11 1 full U.S. equity futures are showing marginal gains ahead of the open, but underlying currents reveal strong sectoral rotations and investor caution as the market awaits the pivotal Federal Reserve minutes and navigates ongoing debates about AI's disruptive impact on tech. e153b11b8c4dde7c Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:39:37 -0500 7:31 false 10 1 full US markets saw a mixed close today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains, largely influenced by cooling inflation data and continued investor rotation out of AI-heavy tech stocks. d878e05117ceac65 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:01:17 -0500 11:04 false 9 1 full A mixed market open is anticipated as investors weigh the disruptive long-term fears from AI against the immediate relief of cooling inflation and stronger rate-cut expectations from the Federal Reserve. a2e35c04060a9b8e Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:40:58 -0500 6:43 false 8 1 full US markets observed Presidents' Day today, with Friday's session seeing mixed performance across major indices. Global commodity and crypto markets, however, saw activity, with crude oil volatile amid geopolitical talks and Bitcoin showing mixed movement. Investors are closely watching shifting expectations for Fed rate cuts following cooler inflation data and scrutinizing Big Tech's AI spending. 70f6eb6727175b53 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:58:46 -0500 10:52 false 7 1 full US markets are closed for Presidents' Day, but optimism for Fed rate cuts is rising after cooler inflation data, even as tech stocks face renewed profit demands. 6bf5e9860102868b Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:41:41 -0500 9:33 false 6 1 full US stocks closed mixed today, with the S&P 500 eking out a gain to reach a new high amidst encouraging inflation data, while broader market sentiment was weighed down by persistent fears of AI's disruptive impact on various sectors. 1a90d750e4668583 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:04:55 -0500 9:34 false 5 1 full Markets brace for key inflation data and continue to digest a tech sector sell-off, while record US credit card debt paints a mixed picture for consumer health and the broader economy. 8a050835f9f6c68d Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:33:19 -0500 11:03 false 4 1 full US stocks experienced a broad decline today, driven by renewed speculation over Federal Reserve policy following revised job data, a significant drop in oil and gold prices, and specific tech sector concerns. 2953adcea4742491 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:03:37 -0500 9:39 false 3 1 full US equities are showing cautious gains in pre-market trading, driven by strong jobs data, which has, however, tempered expectations for immediate Fed rate cuts, leading to a 'higher for longer' interest rate narrative amidst volatile commodity prices and mixed corporate earnings reports. e268ce973f57f744 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:42:22 -0500 6:57 false 2 1 full US markets closed mixed today as a stronger-than-expected jobs report dampened Fed rate cut hopes, while tech giants stumbled and oil prices rose on geopolitical tensions. 182fc04718ff0943 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:04:11 -0500 8:50 false 1 1 full