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Published: 14 September 2026,06:36
Daily Market Analysis New
*U.S. major equity indexes remained under pressure last week as risk sentiment weakened
*Rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices revived inflation concerns
*Hotter CPI and PPI data increased expectations that the Fed may keep policy tight for longer
*AI-linked stocks came under pressure after major AI leaders called for slower model development
U.S. major equity indexes remained bearish last week as rising tensions in the Middle East weakened risk appetite and pushed investors away from higher-risk assets. The renewed escalation also lifted oil prices, raising concerns that energy-driven inflation could become a bigger challenge for the global economy.
At the same time, recent U.S. inflation data added further pressure to market sentiment. Stronger-than-expected CPI and PPI readings reinforced concerns that inflation may remain sticky, increasing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve could maintain a higher-for-longer interest rate environment.
This pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher, creating another headwind for equities. Rising yields normally pressure stock markets because they increase borrowing costs, reduce the appeal of risk assets, and make future corporate earnings less attractive when discounted at higher rates. Growth stocks, especially technology and AI-linked names, are usually more sensitive to this environment.
In addition to macro pressure, the AI sector also became a key source of concern. Several major artificial intelligence leaders called for a slowdown in the development of advanced AI models, raising questions over whether tighter safeguards could affect the growth outlook of a sector that has been one of the strongest drivers of this year’s equity rally.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the company would introduce additional safeguards, including independent third-party evaluations, while urging the broader industry to slow development of its most advanced models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman supported the proposal, while Elon Musk also stated that “Dario is right.”
The cautious tone weighed on AI-related sentiment, with the Kospi Index, a key barometer for AI and semiconductor exposure, falling more than 3%. Major chipmakers such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics were among the losers, signalling that semiconductor and AI-linked stocks may face further pressure as investors reassess the sector’s earnings outlook.
Overall, U.S. equities remain pressured by a combination of geopolitical risk, higher oil prices, sticky inflation data, rising Treasury yields, and growing concerns over the AI growth story. Unless inflation concerns ease or bond yields retreat, equity market upside may remain limited in the near term.
Nasdaq is trading lower, currently testing the 29,035.00 support level, which acts as a key near-term downside pivot. Momentum indicators are giving mixed signals. The MACD lacks a clear directional signal, while the RSI at 51 continues to consolidate around the midline, suggesting that overall momentum may remain slow until a clearer breakout occurs.
Market attention remains focused on the 29,035.00 support level. A confirmed breakdown below this level could extend losses toward the next support at 27,175.00, reinforcing a more bearish short-term structure.
However, if bearish momentum fails to persist, Nasdaq may stage a technical rebound and retest the 30,185.00 resistance level, followed by 31,115.00 if recovery momentum strengthens.
Resistance Levels: 30185.00, 31115.00
Support Levels: 29035.00, 27175.00
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