U.S. stock futures showed a mixed pattern on Friday as investors assessed the aftermath of a broad market pullback and looked ahead to fresh consumer inflation data that could influence rate policy expectations.
As of 4:42 P.M. (GMT+7), S&P 500 futures ticked up by 0.02%, or 1.40 points, to 6,834.20, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged up by 0.13%, or 31.20 points, to 24,718.80 points. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures, however, slipped by 0.14%, or 70.00 points, to 49,381.90 points
The recent downturn saw stocks across sectors—including real estate, transport, and software—come under pressure, driven by uncertainty tied to potential AI disruptions.
The technology sector bore the brunt of Thursday’s losses, with all seven of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” large-cap companies closing the session in negative territory. Apple’s shares fell sharply by 5% to USD 261.73 per share, marking the company’s steepest single-day loss since April 2025.
Investors are now focused on January’s consumer price index reading, which is expected to provide direction on inflation trends and the future path of Federal Reserve policy. Market consensus anticipates a decrease in headline inflation to 2.5% from 2.7%, while core inflation is also forecast to ease to 2.5% from 2.6%.
In the U.S. premarket trading, shares of Applied Materials jumped 12% to USD 367.93 per share on the back of stronger-than-expected earnings and a positive forward outlook. Rivian also advanced 20% to USD 16.81, fueled by optimistic vehicle delivery projections for the year.
Earnings season continues with attention turning to Moderna, which is due to report later after its stock suffered a 10% decline this week following the FDA’s rejection of an investigational flu vaccine.
