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U.S. Equity Futures Steady Amid AI Optimism and Inflation Worries

8/29/2025

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U.S. equity futures stabilized following a record high for the S&P 500, fueled by AI sector optimism.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline, while Ulta Beauty and Autodesk gained significantly in after-hours trading.
Investors are anticipating inflation data, expecting a 0.2% rise in July's PCE index.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have both seen notable gains in August, increasing by 2.6% and 2.8%, respectively.

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Story summary

U.S. equity futures stabilized following a record high for the S&P 500, fueled by AI sector optimism.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a slight decline, while Ulta Beauty and Autodesk gained significantly in after-hours trading.
Investors are anticipating inflation data, expecting a 0.2% rise in July's PCE index.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have both seen notable gains in August, increasing by 2.6% and 2.8%, respectively.