FX.co ★ S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise

On Tuesday, U.S. stock futures showed an upward trend, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 increasing by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average minimized its losses, reducing its drop to just 80 points. This came as investors analyzed weaker-than-anticipated inflation figures. Specifically, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% month-over-month, bouncing back from a 0.1% decline in March, yet falling short of the predicted 0.3%. This suggests a limited effect from the tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump in March. Additionally, the annual inflation rate eased to 2.3% in April, marking the lowest since February 2021, and below the forecasted 2.5%. On the corporate side, UnitedHealth experienced a steep 10% drop after withdrawing its 2025 outlook due to unexpectedly high medical expenses. Furthermore, UnitedHealth disclosed that CEO Andrew Witty would be stepping down for personal reasons, with the change effective immediately.