Futures Rise on Cooler Inflation, Slower Growth
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- Nasdaq 100 futures jumped +1.66% before the bell Thursday, leading the premarket rally
- S&P 500 futures advanced +0.67% as investors digested key economic data showing slightly cooler core inflation alongside slower growth
Why it matters: The Nasdaq 100's +1.66% premarket gain outpaced the S&P 500's +0.67%, signaling tech-heavy leadership despite the GDP-related slowdown in growth noted in the economic data.
