Futures Rally After Tech Slump: Eyes on Nvidia

Stock market futures experienced a modest rebound on November 17, 2025, after a significant downturn the previous trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had previously seen a decline of 557 points, with major tech companies like Nvidia, Apple, and Salesforce leading the losses. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all indicated gains, suggesting a tentative recovery in investor confidence.

The market's current tentative posture is largely driven by anticipation of key upcoming events. Nvidia's highly awaited third-quarter earnings report, due after market hours on November 19, is a major focus, as it is expected to shed light on the demand for AI chips. This comes at a time of recent volatility within the technology sector.

Further influencing trading sentiment will be significant economic data releases, notably the first major jobs report since a government shutdown. Federal Reserve officials' ongoing discussions regarding potential interest rate adjustments also remain a critical factor, with market expectations for a December rate cut now standing at approximately 39-45%, a notable decrease from earlier projections.