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S&P 500 Futures

S&P 500 futures are standardized derivative contracts that reflect the expected future value of the S&P 500 index, which tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S. companies. Traded on exchanges like the CME, these futures are widely used by investors and institutions to hedge portfolio risk, gain exposure to broad market movements, or speculate on price changes. They play a key role in global market sentiment and liquidity.

Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘One Way or the Other’ Ahead of Midterms Tuesday: Dow Futures Rise 184 Points, Brent Crude Falls to $111
Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘One Way or the Other’ Ahead of Midterms Tuesday: Dow Futures Rise 184 Points, Brent Crude Falls to $111
Trump Says Iranian Money Held by US Will 'Pay' for Damage Done to Ships: Oil Slips, Dow Futures Rise
Trump Says Iranian Money Held by US Will 'Pay' for Damage Done to Ships: Oil Slips, Dow Futures Rise
As Trump Weighs Options On Iran — Dow Futures Slip, Defense Stocks Tick Up In After-Hours Session
As Trump Weighs Options On Iran — Dow Futures Slip, Defense Stocks Tick Up In After-Hours Session
Trump Says Iranian Money Held by US Will 'Pay' for Damage Done to Ships: Oil Slips, Dow Futures Rise
Trump Says Iranian Money Held by US Will 'Pay' for Damage Done to Ships: Oil Slips, Dow Futures Rise
As Trump Weighs Options On Iran — Dow Futures Slip, Defense Stocks Tick Up In After-Hours Session
As Trump Weighs Options On Iran — Dow Futures Slip, Defense Stocks Tick Up In After-Hours Session
Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets: US Stock Futures Slide, Oil Jumps 8%, Gold Surges Above $3,400 After Israel Strikes Iran
Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets: US Stock Futures Slide, Oil Jumps 8%, Gold Surges Above $3,400 After Israel Strikes Iran
Dow Futures Slip Over 100 Points After Trump Announces Doubling Steel Tariffs, Nikkei Down
Dow Futures Slip Over 100 Points After Trump Announces Doubling Steel Tariffs, Nikkei Down

S&P 500 Futures Recent News

US Stocks Tumble, VIX Spikes Ahead Of Mega-Tech Earnings; Investors Flock To Treasuries But Bond Market Says Something Will Break Soon...
US Stocks Tumble, VIX Spikes Ahead Of Mega-Tech Earnings; Investors Flock To Treasuries But Bond Market Says Something Will Break Soon...
A generalized risk-off, with investors fleeing equities and rushing to safe havens, marked Tuesday's session, as investors await the release of earnings from tech titans like as Alphabet, Inc.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Extend Losses As Traders Reassess Fed Rate Path: Analyst Says Don't Expect Good News This Earnings Season
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Extend Losses As Traders Reassess Fed Rate Path: Analyst Says Don't Expect Good News This Earnings Season
The stock market is kicking off the new week with declines on all major U.S. indices, as better-than-predicted economic prints cemented expectations for a Fed rate hike in May, with investors now fearing that rate cuts may not arrive as early as previously assumed. 
US Stocks Turn Lower, Tech Slides On Rising Yields, Energy Outperforms On Oil Gains: Fed's Barr Calls For More Regulation
US Stocks Turn Lower, Tech Slides On Rising Yields, Energy Outperforms On Oil Gains: Fed's Barr Calls For More Regulation
Risk appetite cooled and caution reigned supreme on Tuesday as investors remained dubious about the outlook of the U.S. economy despite recent encouraging developments in the banking sector.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slump As Traders Weigh-In Retail Earnings, Uncertain Economic Backdrop
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Slump As Traders Weigh-In Retail Earnings, Uncertain Economic Backdrop
Trading in the index futures suggests stocks may open Tuesday’s session on a markedly negative note, although retail earnings scheduled for the day and a couple of readings on the manufacturing and the services sectors could dictate the market mood. Traders may also keep an eye on the treasury yields as conflicting views emerge about economic activity.
US Stocks Flat Ahead Of Data Deluge — But Analyst Says Investors May Be In For A Surprise As Earnings Pessimism Overdone
US Stocks Flat Ahead Of Data Deluge — But Analyst Says Investors May Be In For A Surprise As Earnings Pessimism Overdone
U.S. stocks may get off to a nervous start on Wednesday, as apprehensions concerning fourth-quarter earnings and the state of the economy continue to weigh down.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pull Back In New Trading Week As Recent Strong Gains, Earnings Worries Hurt Sentiment
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Pull Back In New Trading Week As Recent Strong Gains, Earnings Worries Hurt Sentiment
Trading in the U.S. index futures suggests a weak start to the week after stocks rose solidly in the week ended Jan. 13. The negative sentiment underlines caution among traders as they look forward to the fourth-quarter earnings reports for trading cues.
Santa Comes To Wall Street? US Stocks Poised To Open Higher In 2022's Final Trading Week
Santa Comes To Wall Street? US Stocks Poised To Open Higher In 2022's Final Trading Week
The index futures point to a moderately higher opening on Tuesday, as traders return to their desks after an extended holiday weekend in observance of Christmas. In the absence of any major trading cues, a couple of house price readings could guide sentiment. Trading volume could be light, lending less credibility to any potential move.
US Stocks Look To Close Volatile Week On A High — Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge, New Home Sales Data, Tesla, AMC In Spotlight
US Stocks Look To Close Volatile Week On A High — Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge, New Home Sales Data, Tesla, AMC In Spotlight
Stocks could be in for a higher opening on Friday, as indicated by the trading in the index futures. Key economic data will have a bearing on the day’s market direction, although conviction in the potential move could be less due to the thin trading volume that is characteristic of pre-holiday trade.
Nasdaq, S&P Futures Point To Caution Ahead Of Jobless Claims, GDP Data — Micron Leads Chip Sector Lower, China Stocks Rally
Nasdaq, S&P Futures Point To Caution Ahead Of Jobless Claims, GDP Data — Micron Leads Chip Sector Lower, China Stocks Rally
Trading in the index futures points to a modestly lower opening on Wall Street on Thursday even as traders optimistically wait for the Santa Claus rally to kick in.
US Stocks Set To End The Week With A Whimper As S&P 500 Futures Slide Amid Recession Fears — Energy Stocks, Novavax, Adobe, Meta In Focus
US Stocks Set To End The Week With A Whimper As S&P 500 Futures Slide Amid Recession Fears — Energy Stocks, Novavax, Adobe, Meta In Focus
The U.S. index futures are pointing to a weakness for a third straight session as the market isn't able to shake off the Fed hangover. Recession fears are also adding strength to the negativity.
US Stocks Search For Direction As Inflation-Induced Momentum Falters Ahead Of Fed Decision: Tesla, Moderna, Plug Power In Focus
US Stocks Search For Direction As Inflation-Induced Momentum Falters Ahead Of Fed Decision: Tesla, Moderna, Plug Power In Focus
The U.S. index futures flitted around on Wednesday morning, reflecting the indecision among traders ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision.
US Stocks Poised To Open Week Higher Even As CPI, Fed Catalysis Loom — Why Microsoft, Coupa And This Tesla Rival Are In Focus Today
US Stocks Poised To Open Week Higher Even As CPI, Fed Catalysis Loom — Why Microsoft, Coupa And This Tesla Rival Are In Focus Today
The U.S. index futures point to a higher open for Wall Street stocks on Monday following a down week. The mood is likely to remain cautious as the market navigates through a trio of key economic catalysts over the week.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Hold On To Slender Gains As Lack Of Major Trading Cues Keep Sentiment Subdued — These Stocks In Focus Today
S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Hold On To Slender Gains As Lack Of Major Trading Cues Keep Sentiment Subdued — These Stocks In Focus Today
Stocks appear on track to open Tuesday’s session on a mixed note after Monday’s sharp retreat amid the climb in bond yields.
US Stocks Return To Cautious Ways As Powell-Induced Rally Loses Steam — Salesforce, China Stocks Among Premarket Movers
US Stocks Return To Cautious Ways As Powell-Induced Rally Loses Steam — Salesforce, China Stocks Among Premarket Movers
The U.S. index futures point to a modestly lower opening on Thursday, as the market pauses for a breather after Wednesday’s rally.
Nasdaq, S&P Futures Rise As Traders Eye Powell's Speech For Interest Rate Cues — Tesla Gains, Energy And China Stocks In Focus
Nasdaq, S&P Futures Rise As Traders Eye Powell's Speech For Interest Rate Cues — Tesla Gains, Energy And China Stocks In Focus
Trading in the index futures suggests that stocks may open mostly higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 Index potentially snapping a three-session losing streak.
US Stocks Fight Hard To Sustain Upward Momentum In Friday's Truncated Session — Bond Yields, Tesla, Energy Stocks In Focus
US Stocks Fight Hard To Sustain Upward Momentum In Friday's Truncated Session — Bond Yields, Tesla, Energy Stocks In Focus
U.S. stocks may return to their defensive ways after a dovish Federal Open Market Committee meeting sparked a rally in the previous session. The index futures are pointing to a modestly higher opening on Friday.
Traders Eye FOMC Minutes As Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Show Indecision Ahead Of Thanksgiving — Tesla Extends Gains, Deere, HP In Focus
Traders Eye FOMC Minutes As Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Show Indecision Ahead Of Thanksgiving — Tesla Extends Gains, Deere, HP In Focus
The U.S. index futures are pointing to a modestly positive start by Wall Street stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Tesla On Track To Snap 4-Session Slide But Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edgy As Rate Worries Weigh — These Tech, Oil Stocks In Focus Today
Tesla On Track To Snap 4-Session Slide But Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Edgy As Rate Worries Weigh — These Tech, Oil Stocks In Focus Today
U.S. stocks are on track for a positive opening on Tuesday, as traders strive to shrug off fears concerning the economy. Investors head off to celebrate the “Thanksgiving Day” holiday on Thursday, on account of which volume is likely to be light. Given this backdrop, volatility associated with light volume cannot be ruled out.
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