Tech Stocks Rebound After Google Antitrust Ruling; Crypto Markets Watch for Spillover Effects
US equity futures edged higher as a federal court ruling allowed Google to retain control of its Chrome browser, lifting tech shares in after-hours trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose 0.2% and 0.3% respectively, while Alphabet and Apple saw immediate gains. The decision mandates data-sharing with competitors but avoids structural breakup—a relief for Big Tech investors.
Market sentiment remains fragile after Tuesday's selloff, driven by Nvidia's decline and political uncertainty. Traders now await JOLTS data for signs of labor market softening, which could influence Fed policy. Cryptocurrencies typically mirror tech stock volatility, though no direct coin mentions surfaced in this regulatory development.