Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads As Key Inflation Report Looms; Nvidia, Micron Gain
US stock market futures are little changed as traders await a key inflation report and Nvidia earnings. The Nasdaq led the charge, driven by gains in chip stocks such as Nvidia and Micron. Investors are cautious ahead of the inflation data, which could influence the market's direction. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rangebound.
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- β The Nasdaq is leading the charge in the stock market.
- β Chip stocks such as Nvidia and Micron are gaining.
- β The market is awaiting a key inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve's future actions.
- β The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rangebound.
What changed
The market's focus shifted to the upcoming inflation report and Nvidia earnings, causing futures to remain rangebound.
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Nasdaq Leads As Key Inflation Report Looms; Nvidia, Micron Gain
US stock market futures are little changed as traders await a key inflation report and Nvidia earnings. The Nasdaq led the charge, driven by gains in chip stocks such as Nvidia and Micron. Investors are cautious ahead of the inflation data, which could influence the market's direction. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rangebound.
Why it matters
The stock market is awaiting the key inflation report, which could provide insights into the Federal Reserve's future actions. The report comes as investors are also focused on Nvidia's earnings, which could impact the tech sector. The market's performance has been influenced by fluctuations in oil prices and Treasury yields. Chip stocks have rebounded in recent days.
What is confirmed
- The Nasdaq is leading the charge in the stock market.
- Chip stocks such as Nvidia and Micron are gaining.
- The market is awaiting a key inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve's future actions.
- The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are rangebound.
What to watch next
- The release of the key inflation report
- Nvidia's earnings announcement
- The Federal Reserve's future actions based on the inflation data
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (6)
- economictimes.indiatimes.com β Dow Jones
- Investor's Business Daily β Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Charge As Nvidia Rises; TurboTax Maker Slides (Live Coverage)
- CNBC β Stock futures are little changed as traders await key inflation report, Nvidia earnings: Live updates
- Investopedia β Markets News, Aug. 25, 2026: Major Indexes Close Higher as Chip Stocks Rebound; Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Sink
- Yahoo Finance β S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rangebound As Investors Await Nvidia Earnings, Key Inflation Reading β MRNA, SPCX, PSKY, OpenAI In Focus
- Investor's Business Daily β Futures: Inflation Data, Nvidia Due; Lower Yields, Oil Lift Stocks
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