19.12.202500:08:33UTC+00US Futures Steady After Upbeat Session

U.S. stock futures remained steady on Friday following a rebound in major indexes observed the previous session, as investors evaluated softer inflation data that supported a more dovish Federal Reserve policy outlook. During Thursday’s regular trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.14%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.79%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.38%, as all three benchmarks recovered some ground lost earlier in the week. The annual inflation rate in the U.S. dropped to 2.7% in November, marking the lowest point since July and falling below the anticipated 3.1%. Core inflation also eased to 2.6%, its lowest since March 2021. Although the data exhibit some volatility due to the lack of October numbers following the government shutdown, a continued softening of price pressures could pave the way for additional Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. On the corporate landscape, Nike shares plummeted by more than 10% in after-hours trading after the company announced decreased revenue from China, with increased tariffs affecting gross margins.