Futures for major US equity indices advanced during European trading hours on Thursday, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. According to FX Street, Dow Jones futures rose by 0.18% to approximately 53,620, while S&P 500 futures increased by 0.41%, trading near 7,720.
The Nasdaq 100 futures showed the strongest gains, climbing 0.89% to around 29,550, supported in part by positive momentum in technology stocks including Nvidia. This uptick signals growing risk appetite ahead of key economic data releases.
For Japanese investors, these movements in US futures are significant as they can influence risk sentiment and impact the yen, particularly amid ongoing volatility in global equity and FX markets.