U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Market Awaits Key Inflation Data

Markets hold their breath as inflation numbers loom.

The Waiting Game

Traders tap desks nervously while futures flatline. All eyes fixed on the economic horizon for that crucial inflation readout. The calm before the potential storm.

Data Dependency

Every decimal point matters now. Central bank whispers grow louder with each passing hour. Market movements hinge entirely on numbers yet to materialize.

Professional Paralysis

Portfolio managers frozen in analysis mode. Algorithms primed for instant reaction. The entire traditional finance apparatus held hostage by a single dataset—because apparently we still trust government inflation metrics in 2025.

When the numbers drop, expect either relief or panic. There's no middle ground when Wall Street's mood swings on bureaucratic statistics.

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The three major U.S. indices fell again on Thursday. Leading the decline were major AI firms, including Oracle (ORCL), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA).

Further, the major indices are headed to close the week in the red. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq Composite, and the Dow Jones are down nearly 0.9%, 1.1%, and 0.8%, respectively.