Futures rise as markets await retail sales data and bank earnings reports.

US Stock Futures Climb as Investors Eye Economic Data and Earnings Reports

US stock futures are trending upward, building on the momentum from Wednesday’s market rally. Optimism among investors is fueled by a lower-than-expected core inflation reading and strong quarterly earnings from major US banks.

As of 03:30 ET (08:30 GMT), Dow futures gained 61 points (+0.1%), S&P 500 futures rose 23 points (+0.4%), and Nasdaq 100 futures added 123 points (+0.6%). These advances follow the largest daily percentage increases for all three indices since November 6. The cooler-than-anticipated core consumer price growth for December has strengthened hopes for further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2025.

Treasury yields, which had recently climbed to multi-month highs and weighed on equities, saw a decline after the inflation report, boosting market sentiment. Additionally, robust earnings from top US banks contributed to the positive market outlook.

Stay tuned for more updates on economic data, Federal Reserve policy impacts, and earnings announcements shaping the markets.

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