Market Overview and Futures
U.S. stock index futures showed minimal changes Sunday evening as investors prepare for a potentially volatile week driven by upcoming inflation reports.
Futures Performance
Initially, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures surged over 60 points but settled around a 30-point increase, roughly 0.1%, by late Sunday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures remained relatively flat after earlier gains. Gold prices declined, while Bitcoin surpassed the $119,000 mark. Crude oil futures also decreased, and the U.S. Dollar Index saw modest gains.
Upcoming Economic Data and Geopolitical Developments
The market's recent upward momentum may face challenges this week as investors await significant inflation data, with the consumer-price index scheduled for release on Tuesday and the producer-price index on Thursday. Additionally, geopolitical developments could influence market sentiment; President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss potential cease-fire agreements in Ukraine.
Potential Market Risks
Higher-than-expected inflation figures could prompt ...