India, Oct. 23 -- The S&P 500 came under pressure on Friday, October 23, 2026, as investors assessed renewed selling in artificial intelligence-related stocks, rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook. Wall Street remained cautious following a sharp technology-led decline during the previous session, while concerns about AI spending and escalating Middle East tensions added to market volatility.

The S&P 500 closed Thursday, October 22, at 7,663.43, declining 93.74 points, or 1.21%, according to reported market data. The benchmark's decline followed a broader technology sell-off that also dragged the Nasdaq Composite lower, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively resilien...