U.S. stock futures opened lower Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of surging energy prices against a pivotal day for corporate earnings. While artificial intelligence-related stocks continue to attract attention, markets remain cautious as geopolitical tensions tighten global oil supplies and inflation concerns resurface. 📊 Premarket Snapshot Nasdaq Futures: ▼ 0.73% S&P 500 Futures: ▼ 0.30% Dow Futures: ▼ 0.16% Brent Crude: $94.58 (+3.92%) WTI Crude: $87.40 (+3.63%) Gold: ▲ 1.13% U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.638% VIX: ▲ 2.17% Bitcoin: ▼ 0.60% 📌 What to Watch Today Oil extends its rally Brent crude approached $95 per barrel as supply concerns intensified amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The continued rise in energy prices has renewed concerns about inflation and its potential impact on monetary policy. Big Tech takes center stage Markets are awaiting quarterly results from #GOOGL, #TSLA, and #IBM after the closing bell. Investors will be watching for updates on AI investments, cloud demand, and business outlooks. AI infrastructure stocks gain momentum #SMCI surged in premarket trading after significantly raising its fourth-quarter gross margin outlook. The update also lifted sentiment for AI infrastructure companies, including #DELL and #HPE. Higher yields add pressure The 10-year Treasury yield moved higher as investors reassessed inflation expectations amid rising oil prices, adding pressure to equity markets. 📌 Market Outlook Today's session is expected to be driven by a combination of earnings, energy prices, and geopolitical developments. Strong guidance from major technology companies could help offset macroeconomic concerns, while further strength in oil may keep inflation worries at the forefront of investor sentiment.