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U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday, September 21, 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining as Treasury yields eased and crude oil fell more than 2%, helped by signs of progress in Middle East negotiations and some de‑escalation in geopolitical risk. (schwab.com)

A sharp pullback in oil prices toward roughly $100 per barrel is improving sentiment after weeks of concern that higher energy costs would rekindle inflation and keep the Federal Reserve more hawkish; lower yields are also supporting rate‑sensitive growth and AI‑related names. (apnews.com)

The broader backdrop for the week of September 21–25 is relatively light on major U.S. data and earnings, so traders are focused on Fed policy after last week’s hike and guidance for possible further increases, plus global political developments including U.S.–China trade and AI talks. (apnews.com)

Flows are rotating back into mega‑cap tech and AI beneficiaries as investors lean into the theme on the combination of lower yields and continued optimism around AI spending, while more cyclical areas tied to higher rates and prior oil strength (financials, some consumer names) are lagging on a weekly basis. (schwab.com)

Futures and pre‑market trading showed particular focus on names tied to AI and crypto as sentiment improved on the macro backdrop, with Coinbase and Accenture highlighted as outperformers into the U.S. open. (upstox.com)