Brent crude up 4.2% past $104, U.S. futures fall

Brent crude futures rose 4.2% to over $104 a barrel on Oct. 8, 2026, Reuters reported. U.S. stock index futures — bets on where shares head — fell as costlier oil raised fears of inflation, or broadly rising prices. For households, that can mean pricier petrol and heating; for investors, thinner profits for firms outside energy.