U.S. stock futures point to a higher open driven by a rebound in technology shares, while Treasury yields remain stable. Investors are navigating a complex landscape of upcoming inflation data, potential trade policy shifts, and lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are showing modest gains as investors navigate a complex environment of rising Middle East tensions and critical upcoming inflation data. The market remains focused on the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index, which will likely dictate the near-term path for interest rates.
Transocean (RIG) shares fell over 6% on Tuesday, pausing a massive six-month rally as investors reassessed the $5.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Valaris. The market is weighing the strategic benefits of creating the world's largest offshore driller against immediate concerns over share dilution and upcoming Q4 earnings.