The U.S. futures market is holding steady as investors eagerly await the release of the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data later today. With futures on the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all showing slight gains in the early hours of Friday morning, the market is poised for potential movement based on the upcoming economic data.
Experts are predicting that the PCE report will show flat sequential inflation in May, with an annualized reading of 2.6%. This data is crucial in determining the trajectory of interest rate cuts for the rest of the year, making it a key point of interest for investors.
In other market news, Walgreens Boots Alliance saw a significant drop in its stock price after cutting full-year earnings guidance, while Nike also experienced a decline in share value following mixed Q4 results. These developments are likely to impact the overall market sentiment as trading continues throughout the day.
Meanwhile, the U.S. 10-year treasury yield is down and WTI crude oil futures are trending lower, indicating potential shifts in the financial landscape. European markets are expected to open higher, with a focus on key inflation data releases from various economies including the U.S. and the Eurozone.
In the Asia-Pacific region, markets are trading higher as investors assess Japan’s economic data and anticipate upcoming U.S. inflation readings. The Hang Seng index and Shanghai Composite index in Hong Kong and China are showing gains, while Japan’s Nikkei and Topix indices are also on the rise. However, China’s Shenzhen Composite Index is experiencing a slight decline.
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