SP 500 and Nasdaq Open Higher on Lower Oil

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened higher as easing oil prices boosted risk sentiment. Investors now await crucial corporate earnings and the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision.

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Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday morning as easing oil prices supported risk appetite across markets in the United States. The S&P 500 rose 22.7 points to 7,699.47, while the Nasdaq gained 116.9 points to 26,286.306.