Global stock markets touched new highs on Tuesday, August 5, 2026, as a decline in crude oil prices and encouraging signals from the U.S. economy lifted investor sentiment. The Paris CAC 40 index gained 0.8% in early trading, while Frankfurt's DAX and London's FTSE 100 also advanced.
Oil prices retreated after reports indicated that major producers were considering increasing output, easing concerns about supply shortages. Brent crude fell 1.5% to $82.40 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate dropped to $78.90.
In the U.S., futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq expected to set new records. The positive mood was supported by better-than-expected corporate earnings and data showing a resilient labor market.
Investors are now focusing on upcoming inflation data and central bank policy signals, with the Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting.
