The Nasdaq rose as oil eased ahead of the Federal Reserve decision today, with US cash still open. As flagged in this morning's analysis, as of 20:00 UTC those index prints remain intraday, and Monday's cash close of 7,676.77 left a bullish reclaim at 7,702.13 then the October 6 record at 7,818.93; the first of those has been taken near 7,733.
The Close: Nasdaq Leads While Cash Remains Open
The Nasdaq Composite last printed about 26,523, up 1.35 percent from Monday's 26,169.38 (Yahoo at 19:39 UTC). Range 26,221 to 26,541. The Nasdaq-100 last printed about 29,697, up 1.45 percent, and the PHLX Semiconductor Index about 11,503, up 3.78 percent. The S&P 500 last printed about 7,733, up 0.73 percent from Monday's 7,676.77 (Yahoo 7,732.76). Range 7,677.16 to 7,736.06. Overnight S&P 500 futures near 7,715 this morning were held and extended in cash. October 6's 7,818.93 record close remains unrepaired. The Dow last printed about 52,437, up 0.14 percent, held back by Boeing. The VIX last sat at 17.64 against Monday's 18.39. Broadcom last printed about 344 dollars, up about 4.4 percent. Amazon and Alphabet each last printed about 2 percent higher ahead of Wednesday's reports. Royal Caribbean last printed about 297 dollars, up about 6 percent after a guidance raise (Motley Fool). UPS last printed about 106 dollars, up about 5.8 percent, after adjusted earnings of 1.69 dollars a share and a raised full-year outlook (UPS). Boeing last printed about 168 dollars, down about 10.8 percent, after an adjusted loss of 0.34 dollars a share against about 0.21 seen, and after the company said it will not reach a 737 rate of 47 jets a month until early 2027 (Reuters). S&P bullish trigger: a hold through the session high at 7,736.06, then the October 6 record close at 7,818.93. Bearish trigger: a fade through the morning reclaim at 7,702.13, then the session low at 7,677.16.
- Nasdaq about 26,523 (+1.35%), labeled intraday; semiconductors about +3.8%
- S&P about 7,733 (+0.73%); morning reclaim 7,702.13 taken; Dow about 52,437 (+0.14%)
- Boeing about -10.8% on a 737 delay; UPS about +5.8% on a raised outlook
- S&P bullish trigger: hold 7,736.06 then 7,818.93; bearish: 7,702.13, then 7,677.16
Story of the Day: Oil Slips Through This Morning's Floor
West Texas Intermediate last printed about 99.85 dollars (goldoilprice at 19:29 UTC; Yahoo 99.87), against Monday's settle of 101.76 and this morning's about 101.16. Session range 99.44 to 102.82. The morning bearish reference at 100.60 was taken, and crude last sat under 100. That fade, with talks in Tehran still on the docket as this morning's notes flagged, is what let the Nasdaq and the S&P extend. Brent last printed about 109.46 dollars on goldoilprice, matching Yahoo, a separate contract from this morning's CNBC stamp. The 10-year yield last sat about 4.993 percent, little changed, under the 10 basis-point bar. Oil bullish trigger: a reclaim of this morning's 100.60 floor, then Monday's 101.76 settle. Bearish trigger: a slip through the session low at 99.44.
- WTI about $99.85 against Monday settle $101.76 and this morning about $101.16
- Morning bearish $100.60 taken (low $99.44); Brent about $109.46
- Oil bullish trigger: reclaim $100.60 then $101.76; bearish: $99.44
Crypto Check: Bitcoin Reclaims This Morning's Ceiling
Bitcoin last printed about 80,577 dollars (TradingView). Yahoo sat at 80,612 and CoinGecko at 80,589 at 19:39 UTC, under 1 percent apart. This morning last printed about 79,831. The previously published 79,800 floor was taken (Yahoo range low 79,370), then the 80,400 zone was reclaimed. The 21-period exponential average near 82,700 remains overhead. Ether last printed about 2,340 dollars (TradingView 2,339.5), versus this morning's about 2,312. Crypto's daily candle closes at 00:00 UTC, so these remain intraday. BTC bullish trigger: a reclaim of 82,700. Bearish trigger: a slip through 80,400, then the session low near 79,370.
- Bitcoin about $80,577 against this morning about $79,831; $79,800 taken, then $80,400 reclaimed
- Ether about $2,340; prints labeled intraday
- BTC bullish trigger: reclaim $82,700; bearish: $80,400, then $79,370
After-Hours and Overnight Watch
US cash still has the closing auction as of 20:00 UTC. Spot gold last printed about 4,061 dollars (TradingView 4,061.060 as of October 27; goldoilprice 4,064.50). Kitco last printed about 4,063 dollars, with the session high near 4,067. This morning last printed about 4,003. The morning bearish reference near 3,999 was taken, then gold reversed. The 4,100 zone remains overhead. Conference Board consumer confidence printed 91.7 against about 81 seen, the first rise in four months and the highest since June, with September revised to 84.2 (Conference Board). September durable goods orders rose 1.8 percent against 1.4 percent seen, led by transportation (Census Bureau). Visa reports after the close at 20:00 UTC. API crude stocks print at 20:30 UTC. The Fed remains in blackout through October 29. The statement is due Wednesday at 18:00 UTC, with Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference at 18:30 UTC. Microsoft and Alphabet report after Wednesday's close. Docket: the calendar and the week ahead. Gold bullish trigger: a reclaim of 4,100. Bearish trigger: a slip through the morning floor near 3,999. Scenarios to watch.
- Gold about $4,061; morning bearish $3,999 taken, then reversed; $4,100 overhead
- Confidence 91.7 against about 81 seen; durables +1.8% against +1.4% seen
- Cash still open until 20:00 UTC; FOMC statement Wednesday 18:00 UTC
For live prices see the ThriveInMarkets homepage. None of the above is a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Index prints are intraday as of 20:00 UTC Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Gold, oil, Bitcoin and Ether are live and labeled intraday.
