US equity futures fell and oil advanced as investors weighed renewed concerns over the pace of AI development against hotter-than-expected US inflation that bolstered bets the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates on Wednesday. Futures on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index declined 1.2% after the underlying benchmark gained 0.9% Friday. S&P 500 futures also fell in early Asian trading.\n\nThe market reaction reflects a tug-of-war between AI-driven growth optimism and inflation fears, with oil prices rising on supply concerns and geopolitical tensions.

Traders are positioning for potential Fed action amid mixed economic signals, highlighting volatility in both equity and energy markets.\n\nBloomberg Markets reported the developments on September 13, 2026, at 10:06 PM UTC, noting the broader implications for global markets as investors assess monetary policy and technological disruption risks.