Treasury steps up financial pressure on Iran, stock futures rise
U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open Friday as investors weighed strong Taiwan Semiconductor earnings and signs of softer consumer spending.
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What happened
U.S. stock futures were higher early Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rising after Thursday's gains. Investors were digesting a strong earnings beat from Taiwan Semiconductor and signs of softer consumer spending. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury was intensifying financial pressure on Iran, while other reports described futures as mixed amid a volatile week.
Why it matters
Stocks were on track for weekly losses, capping a volatile week, according to one report. The reports describe the market moves but state no further consequences.
Coverage
- Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed amid volatile week (Yahoo News)
- Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Futures Rise as Bessent Intensifies Economic Pressure on Iran, Treasury… (benzinga.com)
- Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today? (Yahoo News)
- Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today? - State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) (benzinga.com)
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