U.S. equity futures moved modestly higher Friday morning as investors welcomed encouraging earnings from Intel while oil prices retreated from this week's highs. Although the pullback in crude eased inflation concerns, markets remain focused on geopolitical developments, Treasury yields, and fresh economic data scheduled for release later today. 📊 Market Snapshot Dow Futures: ▲ 0.44% S&P 500 Futures: ▲ 0.26% Nasdaq Futures: ▲ 0.19% Brent Crude: $97.51 (-3.16%) U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.683% VIX: ▲ 0.91% Gold: ▲ 0.27% Bitcoin: ▲ 0.27% 🔍 What's Moving the Market? 💾 Intel Strengthens AI Confidence #INTC climbed in premarket trading after posting stronger-than-expected quarterly results. The earnings reinforced optimism around AI-driven demand for data center and enterprise computing products. 📈 Software Stocks Recover #SAP gained after reporting solid cloud revenue growth, suggesting enterprise software demand remains healthy despite increasing AI investment across the sector. 🛢️ Oil Gives Markets Some Relief After surging above $100 on Thursday, Brent crude eased below $98, helping calm inflation concerns and providing support for equity futures. 🌍 Geopolitical Risks Stay in Focus Investors continue monitoring developments in the Middle East, with uncertainty surrounding the U.S.–Iran situation keeping energy markets and global sentiment on edge. 📅 Today's Key Economic Events ⭐ 9:45 AM ET – S&P Global Flash PMI (Manufacturing, Services & Composite) ⭐ 10:00 AM ET – New Home Sales 1:00 PM ET – Baker Hughes Rig Count 📌 Market Outlook The market enters Friday with improved sentiment following Intel's earnings and the pullback in oil prices. However, investors remain cautious as geopolitical risks, elevated Treasury yields, and upcoming economic data could influence trading throughout the session. PMI data and New Home Sales will provide fresh clues on the strength of the U.S. economy heading into next week's Federal Reserve meeting.