"" Market Rebound Gains Momentum
US stock index futures surged after the Treasury department announced plans to double its bond buyback operations, sending yields sliding and boosting tech stocks. The news sent benchmark S&P 500 futures up 0.5%, while tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.5% as well.
Marvell Technology Surges on Google Deal
Marvell Technology surged on the disclosure of a commercial agreement with Alphabet’s Google to develop custom semiconductor products. The news sent technology and semiconductor stocks climbing, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising 5%.
Underlying Factors Drive Market Volatility
Analysts attributed the underperformance in chip stocks to a mix of profit-taking and concerns around debt issuance linked to the artificial intelligence boom. Rising Treasury yields also weighed heavily on high-growth technology stocks, while inflation concerns were fueled by higher oil prices.
Market Outlook
Investors will continue to scrutinize the Federal Reserve’s minutes from its July meeting for clues on the policy outlook. On the earnings front, Lowe’s cut its full-year sales guidance, while Target lifted its annual sales target for the second consecutive quarter.
Key Data
- S&P 500 futures up 0.5%
- Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.5%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6%
- 30-year US Treasury yield dipped slightly
- Brent crude extended gains above $91 per barrel
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