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.
U.S. equity markets are positioned to extend a three-day winning streak as investors await pivotal earnings from Walmart. However, gains are being tempered by rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which have pushed gold and oil prices higher.