U.S. stock futures rise as investors await Nvidia results, inflation data By Investing.com

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1. 20d ago

   Global stocks rise as investors await Nvidia earnings and U.S. inflation data

   Global shares are edging higher while oil prices decline amid hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. U.S. futures show mixed movement as traders anticipate quarterly earnings from AI bellwether Nvidia and critical economic growth and inflation reports. While previous trends showed a recovery in technology stocks, current market sentiment remains cautious. Investors are treating these upcoming data releases as primary indicators for future market direction.

   Why it matters

   Nvidia serves as a primary indicator for the artificial intelligence sector. Market volatility is tied to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole summit and the potential for economic data to shift interest rate expectations.

   What is confirmed

   • Investors are awaiting Nvidia earnings and U.S. inflation data.
   • Global stocks are edging up while oil prices fall.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Sensex gained over 130 points on August 26.
   • Persistent Systems expects to maintain a pre-tax margin of 16-17% despite July wage hikes.

   What to watch next

   • Nvidia quarterly earnings report
   • U.S. inflation and economic growth data releases
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Persistent systems Q4 results
   2. www.thehindubusinessline.com — Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex gains over 130 points; Nifty flat near 24,320
   3. apnews.com — Global shares mostly rise as oil prices fall and hope grows for AI
   4. www.globalbankingandfinance.com — World stocks inch up as oil drops on Hormuz hopes ahead of data, Nvidia results
   confidence 90%
2. 21d ago

   U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and Inflation Data

   U.S. stock futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones rose in pre-market trading as investors anticipate Nvidia earnings and upcoming inflation data. Market sentiment recovered cautiously on Tuesday, August 25, as selling pressure on technology stocks eased. Despite the rise, many investors are remaining on the sidelines. Markets are currently balancing the anticipation of Nvidia's financial results with the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole summit, creating a high-stakes environment where failure from either the chipmaker or the Fed could negatively impact stocks.

   Why it matters

   Nvidia serves as a primary bellwether for the artificial intelligence trade. The Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole summit provides critical signals regarding future interest rate paths and inflation management. These two events combined will test a market currently undergoing a rotation of assets.

   What is confirmed

   • U.S. stock futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose ahead of Nvidia earnings.
   • Investors are awaiting Nvidia financial results and inflation data.
   • The Federal Reserve is holding a summit at Jackson Hole.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The stock market is currently in mid-rotation.

   What to watch next

   • Outcomes and statements from the Fed Jackson Hole summit.
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Dow Jones
   2. Bloomberg — Nvidia and Warsh Will Test a Stock Market That’s in Mid-Rotation
   3. Barron's — Stock Markets Face Double Blow if Nvidia and the Fed Fail to Deliver and 4 Other Things to Know Today
   4. Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures recover in countdown to Nvidia earnings, Fed Jackson Hole summit
   5. Investing.com — U.S. stock futures rise as investors await Nvidia results, inflation data By Investing.com
   6. qz.com — S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise ahead of Nvidia earnings
   7. www.tradingkey.com — 【US Pre-Market】Storage and Optical Communication Stocks Rebound as Bitcoin Tops $80,000; DKS Drops Over 16% Post-Earnings, Intel Rises Over 3%, Bloom Energ…
   confidence 90%