Futures for major US equity indexes showed mixed movements during European trading hours on Friday ahead of the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data. According to FX Street, Dow Jones futures advanced by 0.46% to trade near 52,350, while S&P 500 futures increased by 0.44% to 7,630.
In contrast, Nasdaq 100 futures declined by 0.45%, slipping to 29,260 as investors awaited the inflation figures that could influence Federal Reserve policy. Market participants remain cautious, anticipating potential volatility following the data release.
For Japanese investors, US inflation data is a key factor influencing risk sentiment and the direction of the yen against the dollar, as it shapes expectations for global monetary policy tightening.