U.S. futures rally ahead of open; JB Hunt and Snowflake lead skips

U.S. futures rise into open, led by JB Hunt, Snowflake; volatility index and gold both higher.

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U.S. futures rally ahead of open; JB Hunt and Snowflake lead skips

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U.S. futures rally ahead of open; JB Hunt and Snowflake lead skips
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S&P 500 futures rose ~0.41% in pre-market action, driven by strength in JB Hunt (+12.8%) and Snowflake (+6.5%). Meanwhile, transport and logistics stocks added early gains after positive overnight cues. The Cboe VIX futures climbed ~2.2%, hinting at increased volatility expectations. In commodities, Brent crude rose ~0.7% and gold added ~1.4%. Bitcoin posted a mild uptick, echoing a cautiously optimistic tone. Markets appear to be pricing in stronger U.S. earnings with resilience in tech names leading the rotation.
Oct 16, 2025 • 21:31
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