Stocks are likely to move to the downside in early trading on Monday, extending the drop seen over the two previous sessions. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 226 points.
Concerns about the impact of the recent surge in oil prices is likely to weigh on Wall Street, with crude for April delivery spiking as high as $130.50 a barrel.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.