Market Overview and Investor Sentiment
U.S. stock futures showed modest gains on Sunday as investors prepared for a potentially volatile week marked by significant inflation reports.
Futures and Commodities Updates
Late Sunday, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by approximately 60 points, or 0.1%. Similarly, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures moved slightly higher. Gold prices declined, while Bitcoin surpassed the $119,000 mark. Crude oil futures experienced a dip, and the ICE U.S. Dollar Index edged up modestly.
Upcoming Economic and Geopolitical Events
This week’s market trajectory may be influenced by crucial inflation metrics, with the consumer-price index data scheduled for Tuesday and producer-price index figures due on Thursday. Additionally, geopolitical developments could impact markets, as President Donald Trump is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss a potential cease-fire in Ukraine.
Inflation and Market Risks
Rising inflation figures could temper investor optimism and threaten the recent market rally, raising concerns about stagflation—simultaneous inflation and...