Key HighlightsFutures for the Dow Jones climbed approximately 0.7% to 0.8% in pre-market activity.S&P 500 index futures advanced roughly 0.7% ahead of Monday’s session.Nasdaq-100 futures posted the strongest gains, rising between 1% and 1.1%.Crude oil prices retreated, with WTI dropping under $100 and Brent approaching $102, alleviating inflation fears.Market participants are focused on the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Xi, where trade policy and artificial intelligence are anticipated topics.Treasury yields declined alongside oil prices as traders reevaluated the Federal Reserve’s latest policy moves.American equity futures posted gains Monday morning as declining crude oil prices and optimism surrounding U.S.-China relations lifted sentiment ahead of the trading session.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased approximately 0.7% to 0.8%.Contracts tracking the S&P 500 advanced roughly 0.7%, while Nasdaq-100 futures surged between 1% and 1.1%.E-Mini S&P 500 Dec 26 (ES=F)The positive momentum in futures trading emerged following a turbulent week for American equities, during which the Dow recorded its third consecutive weekly loss.Tech Stocks Set to Lead as Energy Prices RetreatTechnology-focused equities appeared positioned to drive market gains following positive performance among Asian semiconductor companies.The Nasdaq-100 demonstrated the most robust futures movement among the three primary U.S. benchmark indexes.Market participants also found encouragement in declining energy costs.West Texas Intermediate crude dipped beneath the $100 per barrel threshold, while Brent crude declined toward $102.The drop in oil prices came amid increasing optimism that diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran might reopen.President Donald Trump indicated willingness to hold discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.The retreat in energy prices contributed to downward pressure on Treasury yields.The two-year Treasury yield moved closer to 4.74%, while the benchmark 10-year yield fell back under the 5% level.Oil market dynamics continue to play a crucial role in shaping inflation projections and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory.High-Stakes U.S.-China Summit Captures Market AttentionMarket participants are closely monitoring the scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set for later this week.JUST IN: Trump is bringing America's most powerful AI executives to his state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24.China accepted the invitation and immediately asked for MORE than half the roughly 100 seats at the table, per NPR.Here's who is… pic.twitter.com/6qfEUhH86h— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) September 18, 2026U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng characterized preliminary discussions as constructive in advance of the summit.Investors will be scrutinizing outcomes related to tariff policies, trade limitations, and technology regulations.Artificial intelligence is anticipated to occupy a central position in the discussions.Officials from both nations have explored establishing a framework for dialogue regarding AI security protocols and significant technological incidents.Multiple technology industry leaders are expected to participate in a dinner event connected to Xi’s visit, including senior representatives from Nvidia, OpenAI, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Apple.The diplomatic engagement unfolds as market participants continue evaluating competitive tensions surrounding artificial intelligence advancement between the world’s two largest economies.Federal Reserve Policy and Bond Markets Command AttentionThe Federal Reserve’s most recent interest rate adjustment continues to influence market dynamics.Traders are currently factoring in the potential for an additional quarter-point rate increase before year-end.Elevated oil prices and bond yields had recently intensified concerns regarding persistent inflation.Monday’s downturn in crude prices provided some relief from those anxieties.The 10-year Treasury yield continues hovering near the 5% mark, maintaining elevated borrowing costs throughout the broader economy.With a relatively quiet schedule for corporate earnings releases and economic data this week, investor focus is expected to remain concentrated on energy markets, Treasury yields, U.S.-China diplomatic developments, and technology sector performance.The pre-market environment reflects positive sentiment, with Nasdaq futures demonstrating leadership in gains before Monday’s opening bell.The post U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Crude Prices Retreat Ahead of High-Stakes Trump-Xi Meeting appeared first on Blockonomi.