International benchmark Brent crude futures gained 12 cents to $93.38 per barrel by 0008 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 22 cents to $84.80 per barrel. U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, with manufacturers and services firms in a monthly S&P Global survey of purchasing managers both reporting weaker client demand.
US Stock Market: Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 target to 8,000 on AI-driven earnings optimism
Goldman Sachs has boosted its S&P 500 target for 2026 to 8,000. This optimistic outlook is driven by strong corporate earnings and continued investment in