U.S. Equity Futures Rise Ahead of Jobs Report and Earnings Season
U.S. equity futures rose ahead of the July jobs report and a key week of earnings, with investors looking for continued momentum after major indexes closed near record highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 all saw gains in pre-market trading. Market participants are closely watching whether recent catalysts can sustain the rally as concerns grow over AI-related spending without clear earnings growth from Big Tech companies. Analyst Megan Horneman noted that investors may be less willing to overlook such costs unless there is a clearer path to profitability. This week’s earnings reports, including those from McDonald's, Costco, and Advanced Micro Devices, are expected to provide insights into broader economic conditions. The upcoming jobs report will also offer critical data on employment trends.
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