U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions, South Korean Market Sell-Off
On Wednesday, U.S. stock futures remained stable despite geopolitical tensions following Iran's surprise attacks on the U.S., which pushed oil prices higher and led to a nearly 6% drop in South Korea’s KOSPI Composite index due to continued selling pressure on chip stocks like Samsung and SK Hynix. While S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures edged slightly upward, Nasdaq-100 contracts dipped as investors reacted to weak-than-expected earnings from SK Hynix. The market is also bracing for key developments in the AI sector following Alphabet’s recent capital expenditure guidance that raised concerns about the sustainability of the boom. Earnings reports due later this week from Microsoft and Meta could provide clarity on investor sentiment toward tech stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed over 3% as tensions escalated between Iran and U.S. Investors are also watching for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision scheduled for later in the day, with expectations leaning toward a hold but uncertainty remaining due to high inflation and communication constraints by Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh.
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