US stocks today: US stocks slip as AI fears weigh on software, while oil and rate bets add pressure

US stocks fell as renewed AI disruption fears hit software shares, while rising oil prices and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations added pressure to markets. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow declined as investors awaited inflation data, weighed Middle East tensions and reassessed the outlook for interest rates and equities. As of September 9th, 2026, at 1:26 AM IST, this trend was observed. Investors are now focusing on inflation data, Middle East tensions, and the impact of shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations on markets. The impact of AI disruption fears on software shares is also being closely monitored. Rising oil prices have added to market pressure, with investors reassessing their investment strategies in response.