Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures cut losses after CPI inflation print
Key takeaways
- Futures pointed to a weaker start on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on course to open around 0.5-0.6% lower, trimming earlier expected losses that were nearer 1%.
- The latest consumer price index figures offered a mixed picture for markets.
- Analysts said the data supported a cautious rather than hawkish approach from the Federal Reserve, with no immediate pressure for policymakers to tighten further.
Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures cut losses after CPI inflation print Proactive Wed, June 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM GMT+7 2 min read ^DJI CL=F ^GSPC ^IXIC US stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday, but investors gained a little confidence from fresh inflation data ahead of the opening bell, while there were conflicting Middle East messages that pushed oil prices higher.
Futures pointed to a weaker start on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on course to open around 0.5-0.6% lower, trimming earlier expected losses that were nearer 1%.
The latest consumer price index figures offered a mixed picture for markets. Headline inflation rose 0.5% in May month-on-month, down from 0.6% in April, while the headline annual CPI rate rose to 4.2% from 3.8%, in line with forecasts.