US Stock Futures Gain as Nasdaq 100 Looks to Snap Five-Day Slump
US stock futures rose on Sunday, August 23, as the Nasdaq 100 aims to end its five-day slump. The Dow Jones surged 500 points on Friday but posted back-to-back weekly losses. The S&P 500 ended Friday with a weekly loss. Bitcoin jumped on Friday.
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- ✓ Dow Jones surged 500 points on Friday
- ✓ S&P 500 ended Friday with a weekly loss
What changed
US stock futures gained on Sunday, indicating a potential rebound in the market.
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US Stock Futures Gain as Nasdaq 100 Looks to Snap Five-Day Slump
US stock futures rose on Sunday, August 23, as the Nasdaq 100 aims to end its five-day slump. The Dow Jones surged 500 points on Friday but posted back-to-back weekly losses. The S&P 500 ended Friday with a weekly loss. Bitcoin jumped on Friday.
Why it matters
The US stock market experienced a tumultuous week, with stocks and bonds steady at the end of the week. The market is now focusing on bond yields and Iran. The Nasdaq 100's five-day slump has raised concerns among investors.
What is confirmed
- Dow Jones surged 500 points on Friday
- S&P 500 ended Friday with a weekly loss
- Bitcoin jumped on Friday
What to watch next
- Nasdaq 100 performance on Monday
- bond yields movement
- Iran's impact on the market
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (5)
- WSJ — Stock Market News, Aug. 21, 2026: Bitcoin Jumps; S&P 500 Ends Friday With Weekly Loss
- CNBC — Dow surges 500 points Friday, but index posts back-to-back weekly losses
- The New York Times — Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
- Reuters — Wall St rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
- Bloomberg.com — US Stock Futures Gain as Nasdaq 100 Looks to Snap Five-Day Slump
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