Stock Futures Rise as S&P 500 Nears Record High Ahead of Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock futures edged higher in pre-market trading, with the S&P 500 (SPX) poised to challenge fresh all-time highs. Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures mirrored the upward momentum, gaining 0.11% and 0.15% respectively.
Thursday's session saw broad-based gains across major indices, fueled by investor optimism. The SPX advanced 0.80% while the tech-heavy NDX outperformed with a 0.94% climb. Market participants now await the May PCE price index release - the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge - for clues on monetary policy direction.