Dow Jones heads into Friday as oil eases, futures rise 0.2 percent
Published on 10/09/2026 at 13:07 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS- The Dow Jones closed Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 51,232 points, up 0.1 percent.
- OpenAI revenue concerns pressured technology stocks, while higher oil prices added inflation risk.
- Dow futures stood at 51,591 points, up 0.2 percent, at 5:28 a.m. ET on Friday.
- The University of Michigan consumer sentiment report is due at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 9, 2026, with a 47.6 consensus.
The Dow Jones heads into Friday after closing at 51,232 points on October 8, 2026, up 0.1 percent. Dow futures were at 51,591 points, up 0.2 percent, at 5:28 a.m. ET on October 9, as oil prices eased and concerns over OpenAI's revenue outlook receded. AP reported the Thursday close, while Barrons cited the Friday futures level.
Thursday's Dow leaders and laggards
Market data cited by Markets Insider showed Home Depot up 3.4 percent and Chevron higher by 3.1 percent among the strongest Dow components. Caterpillar fell 2.2 percent and Cisco Systems lost 2.1 percent among the weakest.
AI worries and oil shaped the backdrop
OpenAI revenue concerns weighed on technology shares after a Financial Times report indicated annualized revenue of USD 50 billion, below the USD 70 billion figure previously cited. Reuters said Brent crude rose 4.1 percent and WTI gained 3.6 percent on Thursday as shipping attacks and hurricane-related production risks raised supply concerns. President Donald Trump's statement that the United States would not attack Iran before the midterm elections later helped oil prices retreat from their highs.
What comes next
The University of Michigan's preliminary October consumer sentiment reading is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET on October 9, 2026, with a consensus of 47.6 versus 48.1 in September, according to Admiral Markets. Delta Air Lines is scheduled to publish earnings before the open, and Boston Fed President Susan Collins is scheduled to speak later on Friday.
