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U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors positioned themselves for one of the most closely watched earnings reports of the season: Nvidia’s. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures all posted early gains, reflecting renewed optimism in the tech sector. Market Mood Brightens Futures tied to the Dow showed modest strength, supported by cyclical stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed as traders bet on continued momentum in artificial intelligence–driven companies. Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is widely expected to influence the broader market, given the company’s outsized role in the AI boom. Why Nvidia Matters Today Nvidia has become a bellwether for tech sentiment. Its performance often sets the tone for semiconductor stocks and, increasingly, the entire market. Investors are watching for: AI chip demand updates Revenue growth tied to data centers Forward guidance that could sway market direction A strong report could ...

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U.S. Futures Steady as Investors Await Economic Data and Powell’s Speech

 

U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged on Thursday morning as investors awaited key economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The producer price index (PPI) for October and weekly jobless claims data are expected to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET, which could provide insights into corporate pricing power and the broader economic outlook.

Market participants are also keenly anticipating Powell’s comments later in the day, hoping for clues on future monetary policy. Traders are currently pricing in a high probability of a 25-basis point interest rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting, following recent consumer price index data that aligned with forecasts.

In premarket trading, Dow E-minis were up 0.19%, S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.09%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis edged up 0.04%. Shares of cryptocurrency-focused companies saw gains, with Coinbase Global up 3.8% and bitcoin buyer MicroStrategy rising 3.4%.

Investors will be closely monitoring Powell’s speech for any indications of how the Fed plans to navigate the current economic landscape, especially in light of inflationary pressures and potential policy shifts under the incoming administration.


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