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August 14, 2026 Dow Jones Futures Slip, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Gains as US Says it Can Maintain Iran Blockade 'Indefinitely'—SanDisk, Workday, Applied Materials in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones index slipped and the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices rose, following Thursday’s higher close.
U.S. retail sales dipped 0.6% in July to $763.6 billion following a revised 0.2% gain in June, signaling a modest pullback in consumer spending despite a solid 5.0% increase compared to a year ago.
According to Reuters, the U.S. stated it can maintain its naval blockade of Iran “indefinitely,” and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of impending measures “never been seen in the history of economic isolation.”
The economic pressure campaign follows fresh Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, where falling shipping traffic has led the International Energy Agency to forecast a 4% drop in global oil supply this year.
The unchanged July Producer Price Index reading added to signs of easing inflation following Wednesday’s softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index report. Traders subsequently scaled back expectations for a September Fed rate hike, with markets pricing a 32.4% probability of an increase and a 67.6% chance of no change.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.66%, and the two-year bond was at 4.15%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 32.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.055% at $778.31, while the QQQ advanced by 0.18% to $733.41.
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August 13, 2026 S&P 500, Dow Futures Rise, Nasdaq Falls as July Inflation Cools—Cisco Systems, Netflix, Applied Materials in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Nasdaq 100 index fell and the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose, following Wednesday's lower close.
On the economic front, July’s headline Producer Price Index (PPI) remained unchanged month-over-month, while core PPI—excluding foods, energy, and trade services—rose 0.4%. Meanwhile, initial jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 8 increased by 9,000 to 209,000, indicating continued labor market resilience.
After the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.4% year-over-year in July, down from June’s 3.5% increase, in line with expectations, investors will review July’s PPI and ex-food & energy PPI data, set to be released before the opening bell.
The U.S. and Iran made no progress on reviving their interim peace agreement, leaving the Strait of Hormuz heavily disrupted amid fresh attacks on commercial shipping, according to Reuters. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated as President Donald Trump took to social media, declaring that “Iran is all talk and no action, the Bully of the Middle East No Longer.”
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.17%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 36.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.16% at $773.74, while the QQQ declined by 0.018% to $723.57.
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August 12, 2026 S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as July CPI Comes In-Line With Expectations—CoreWeave, Nebius, Super Micro, Lumentum in Focus
U.S. stock futures were higher on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices rose, following Tuesday's lower close.
U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July 2026 came in fully inline with expectations, rising 0.1% month-over-month and 3.4% on an annualized basis.
Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, also matched projections with a 0.2% monthly increase and a 2.5% year-over-year advance, driven largely by shelter costs while falling energy prices helped keep overall inflation muted.
In the geopolitical update, renewed attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea, coupled with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, signaled a widening impasse in war negotiations, according to Reuters.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.68%, and the two-year bond was at 4.21%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 48.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.18% at $771.91, while the QQQ advanced by 0.65% to $723.15.
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August 11, 2026 Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Slip as Trump Demands Compensation From Iran—Rocket Lab, ASTS SpaceMobile, Plug Power in Focus
U.S. stock futures pared losses to advance on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Monday's lower close.
Small business sentiment provided a bright spot for the economy as the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in July to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year historical average of 98.0 to hit its highest level since August 2025.
The gain was largely propelled by a surge in hiring plans—which jumped 9 points to a net 20%—alongside improved capital expenditure expectations, signaling that small firms are seeing potential spillover opportunities from broader economic growth despite ongoing inflation and geopolitical uncertainties.
Brent Crude Oil futures climbed 2.52% to $89.93, as President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay compensation for historical damages and deaths, dimming hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The new demands complicate peace efforts following Tehran’s insistence on an end to sanctions before reopening the vital shipping lane.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.73%, and the two-year bond was at 4.03%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 51.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.19% at $774.48, while the QQQ advanced by 0.39% to $723.71.
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August 10, 2026 Dow Futures Slip, S&P 500 Gains as Trump Says US Is 'Only Semi-Negotiating' With Iran—T. Rowe Price, Plug Power, BIO-Key in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Monday, as the Dow Jones index slipped and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Friday’s higher close.
Investors will be closely tracking the cost-of-living checkup this week, featuring July inflation data along with updates on consumer spending and sentiment. These reports will offer vital insight into whether consumer resilience can withstand mounting geopolitical pressures and elevated energy prices.
Meanwhile, Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the U.S. meets its demands, despite a deal with Oman entering its “final stages.” The geopolitical standoff comes as President Donald Trump noted the U.S. is “only semi-negotiating” with Tehran, keeping energy markets on edge.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.65%, and the two-year bond was at 4.21%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 43.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.15% at $774.44, while the QQQ advanced by 0.41% to $726.01.
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August 07, 2026 Dow, S&P 500 Futures Gain Even as July Nonfarm Payrolls Unexpectedly Contract—Atlassian, Trade Desk, Cloudflare in Focus
U.S. stock futures were higher on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday's lower close.
The U.S. labor market unexpectedly cooled in July as nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000, sharply missing FactSet's forecast of a 97,500 gain and falling below June's revised 20,000 increase. Despite the job contraction, the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%—beating expectations of 4.2%—while average hourly earnings remained essentially flat at $37.62, up 3.2% year-over-year.
Meanwhile, Iran and Oman were continuing negotiations on a proposed framework for the Strait of Hormuz that would allow the two countries more control over the strategic shipping route.
The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.28% at $770.75, while the QQQ advanced by 0.81% to $720.47.
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August 06, 2026 Dow Futures Gain, Nasdaq 100 Slips as Hormuz Deal Talks Progress—SpaceX, SanDisk, AppLovin in Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose and the Nasdaq 100 index declined, following Wednesday’s mixed close.
According to Reuters, a proposed Oman-brokered deal could hand Tehran control over inbound shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking a potentially major concession in the five-month conflict.
While crude prices eased with Brent Oil Futures trading around $79.91 per barrel at the last check, Iran reported the shipping agreement was in its final stages; significant sticking points remain over control and cargo fees, with Washington continuing to resist Iranian authority over the waterway.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.62%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 54.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.18% at $771.20, while the QQQ declined by 0.31% to $715.09.
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August 05, 2026 S&P 500, Dow Futures Gain After Scott Bessent Signals Strait of Hormuz Deal With Iran in Sight—AMD, SpaceX, SanDisk in Focus
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices advanced, after the Dow and S&P 500 hit new all-time highs on Tuesday and closed higher.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with CNBC that there is a chance that the Iran deal may be reached on Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore the navigation of commercial ships through the critical waterway.
"We are in talks with the Iranians," Bessent said, while adding that there could be major relief across energy products, fertilizers, refined products and industrial gases once a deal is reached with Iran.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.607%, and the two-year bond was at 4.20%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 58.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.34% at $773.95, while the QQQ declined by 0.16% to $722.67.
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August 04, 2026 S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Rise After Strong Monday Gains— McDonald's, AMD, Palantir in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after President Donald Trump said he would halt further military strikes on Iran, easing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and sending oil prices sharply lower.
Dow futures rose about 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%, as investors continued to favour risk assets.
Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a record high as falling crude prices and strength in heavyweight technology stocks lifted sentiment. WTI crude tumbled more than 5% to settle at $80.34 a barrel after Trump’s comments signalled a de-escalation in tensions.
Investors will now shift their focus to a fresh batch of corporate earnings, with Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) scheduled to report before the opening bell and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) due to release results after the market closes.
On the economic front, traders will also monitor June factory orders and U.S. international trade data for further clues on the strength of the economy, while assessing whether easing geopolitical tensions continue to support the recent rebound in equities.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.26%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 62.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.11% at $758.48, while the QQQ advanced by 0.57% to $704.05.
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August 03, 2026 S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran—Atkore, Alibaba, ArcelorMittal in Focus
U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s higher close.
President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran to resume negotiations. Over the weekend, Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin Monday after he halted what he described as a “massive attack.”
Investors have a heavy slate of economic updates and quarterly earnings to watch this week. Key economic releases include July’s nonfarm payrolls employment report and ISM manufacturing and services PMI readings.
On the corporate front, Wall Street’s focus will turn to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) issuing its first-ever quarterly results as a public company on Tuesday, alongside key earnings reports from chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and media powerhouse Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS).
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.25%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool’s projections show markets pricing a 64.5% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Monday. The SPY was up 0.44% at $750.30, while the QQQ advanced by 0.13% to $688.88.
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Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes
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