Stock Market News Today, 8/20/25 – U.S. Stock Futures Fall
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U.S. stock-index futures remained lower after data showed first-time jobless claims last week rose to 235,000, up from 224,000 the previous week and above economist expectations for 225,000.
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are falling in premarket trading as the stock market looks ahead to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Symposium.
Dow Jones futures fall by 0.11%, trading around 44,950, along with the S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures steady around 6,400 and 23,300, respectively, during European hours on Thursday ahead of the opening of the North American session.
US stock futures decreased amidst concerns over disappointing retail earnings and anticipation for insights from the Federal Reserve. Target shares plummeted while Lowe's rose. Tech stocks also saw declines as investors reassess valuations ahead of crucial Fed meeting minutes.
Stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open for major indexes on Wednesday as investors respond to a slew of earnings reports from retailers and brace for a big speech later in the week by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Dow futures slipped slightly on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Futures for the main stock indexes were mostly pointing down after the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks slid for a second day on Wednesday. The group of highly valued technology stocks–Amazon, Apple,
Stock futures are pointing to a lower open for major indexes on Thursday as investors prepare for tomorrow's highly anticipated speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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The market indexes and leading stocks are at a key juncture heading into Fed chief Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech Friday morning. Nvidia reportedly ordered a halt to H20 output.
Stock index futures were muted on Thursday, a day after Wall Street ended mostly lower as investors continued to await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole on Friday. S&P 500 futures (SPX) were unchanged,