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14 days agoNasdaq and S&P Futures Waver as Traders Question Likelihood of December Rate Cuts
US stock futures fluctuated as investors reassessed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with sentiment turning cautious ahead of several key economic data releases. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures moved in a narrow range, reflecting market hesitation amid persistent inflation concerns and mixed labour-market signals. Analysts expect volatility to rise as traders await jobless claims, inflation prints and sector-specific earnings updates later this week.
The uncertainty has shifted positioning strategies across tech and cyclical sectors as investors weigh policy timing and macro risk factors.
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- sp500 futures
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14 days agoNasdaq and S&P Futures Waver as Traders Question Likelihood of December Rate Cuts
US stock futures fluctuated as investors reassessed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with sentiment turning cautious ahead of several key economic data releases. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures moved in a narrow range, reflecting market hesitation amid persistent inflation concerns and mixed labour-market signals. Analysts expect volatility to rise as traders await jobless claims, inflation prints and sector-specific earnings updates later this week.
The uncertainty has shifted positioning strategies across tech and cyclical sectors as investors weigh policy timing and macro risk factors.
Tags:
- nasdaq
- sp500 futures
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Nasdaq and S&P futures moved cautiously as investors questioned December rate-cut prospects and awaited critical US economic data this week.
US stock futures fluctuated as investors reassessed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with sentiment turning cautious ahead of several key economic data releases. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures moved in a narrow range, reflecting market hesitation amid persistent inflation concerns and mixed labour-market signals. Analysts expect volatility to rise as traders await jobless claims, inflation prints and sector-specific earnings updates later this week.
The uncertainty has shifted positioning strategies across tech and cyclical sectors as investors weigh policy timing and macro risk factors.
US stock futures fluctuated as investors reassessed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, with sentiment turning cautious ahead of several key economic data releases. Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures moved in a narrow range, reflecting market hesitation amid persistent inflation concerns and mixed labour-market signals. Analysts expect volatility to rise as traders await jobless claims, inflation prints and sector-specific earnings updates later this week.
The uncertainty has shifted positioning strategies across tech and cyclical sectors as investors weigh policy timing and macro risk factors.
Tags:
- nasdaq
- sp500 futures
- nasdaq
- sp500 futures
- fed
- rate cuts
Nov 17, 2025 • 18:56