- November 19, 2021
- By: Admin2_blog
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U.S. and European equity futures rose Friday along with most Asian stocks amid optimism that the pandemic recovery can weather elevated inflation and tightening monetary policy.
S&P 500 Index
U.S. and European equity futures rose Friday along with most Asian stocks amid optimism that the pandemic recovery can weather elevated inflation and tightening monetary policy.
Most Asian stocks fell Wednesday as the dollar held around a one-year high, bolstered by robust U.S. economic data that highlighted the case for tighter monetary policy and pushed up Treasury yields.
U.S. equity futures drifted after a report showed the biggest jump in U.S. retail sales since March. Meanwhile, traders awaited decision from the White House on who the next Federal Reserve head will be.
U.S. stock futures inched higher in early morning trading on Thursday following a tech-driven sell-off on Wall Street.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added about 14 points. S&P 500 futures gained 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.8%.
U.S. stock futures were lower during overnight trading on Monday after the major averages closed at records, boosted by strength in infrastructure stocks.
Stock futures were muted in early morning trading Friday ahead of the highly anticipated October jobs report. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 24 points, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both hovered above the flatline.
Stock futures were basically flat in early morning trading on Tuesday after the S&P 500 eked out a fresh record close on Monday to kick off November.
Stocks started the first trading day of November strong on Monday as investors bet on a year-end rally after markets navigated a typically tough seasonal period successfully.
Stock futures slipped in early morning trading Friday as shares of major technology companies suffered following disappointing earnings reports.