Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold steady ahead of inflation data, Nvidia earnings
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are holding steady or slightly higher as investors await Nvidia earnings and a key PCE inflation report. Chip stocks have seen gains ahead of the Nvidia results. Meanwhile, global oil prices have fallen below $88 a barrel, though reports on oil price movement vary between holding steady and sliding. Asian markets showed mixed results as the US increased pressure on Iran.
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- ✓ US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are holding steady or muted.
- ✓ Investors are awaiting Nvidia earnings and a key inflation report.
- ✓ Global oil prices are below $88 a barrel.
What changed
Market focus has shifted to the immediate countdown for Nvidia results and PCE inflation readings.
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US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and PCE Data
US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are holding steady or slightly higher as investors await Nvidia earnings and a key PCE inflation report. Chip stocks have seen gains ahead of the Nvidia results. Meanwhile, global oil prices have fallen below $88 a barrel, though reports on oil price movement vary between holding steady and sliding. Asian markets showed mixed results as the US increased pressure on Iran.
Why it matters
Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data are primary drivers for market direction this week. These indicators influence investor sentiment regarding AI growth and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Geopolitical tension involving US pressure on Iran is also impacting energy markets.
What is confirmed
- US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are holding steady or muted.
- Investors are awaiting Nvidia earnings and a key inflation report.
- Global oil prices are below $88 a barrel.
Still unconfirmed
- Chip stocks jumped a day ahead of Nvidia results.
- Lower yields and oil prices are lifting stocks.
- The US is raising pressure on Iran.
What to watch next
- Release of Nvidia earnings report
- Publication of PCE inflation data
- Changes in oil prices following US actions toward Iran
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (16)
- CNBC — Stock futures are flat as investors await Nvidia earnings, inflation report due later this week: Live updates
- AP News — Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran
- WSJ — U.S. Futures Higher, Yields Steady after Bessent Iran Speech
- MarketWatch — Stock Market Today: Dow and S&P 500 edge higher, chip stocks jump a day ahead of Nvidia results and inflation data; global oil prices below $88 a barrel
- CNBC — Stock futures are little changed as traders await key inflation report, Nvidia earnings: Live updates
- Investor's Business Daily — Stock Market Enjoys, For Once, An Evenhanded Gain. Will This Industry Get Red-Hot?
- Investor's Business Daily — Futures: Inflation Data, Nvidia Due; Lower Yields, Oil Lift Stocks
- Reuters — Morning Bid: Markets are waiting '9 to 5'
- Bloomberg.com — Asian Stocks Set to Gain as Oil Extends Declines: Markets Wrap
- Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold steady ahead of inflation data, Nvidia earnings
- finance.yahoo.com — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hold steady ahead of inflation data, Nvidia earnings
- Yahoo Finance — Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data take centre stage as oil prices slide: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
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