Equity futures rise as tech rebound drives market gains
Equity futures rebounded as strength in semiconductor stocks lifted major indexes, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.25% and individual tech names posting strong advances. Economic data showed initial jobless claims falling to 215,000, marking the lowest reading since late May, while continuing claims rose slightly to 1.814 million. In options markets, implied volatility remained exceptionally low across major equity benchmarks, while Russell 2000 options shifted toward put volume. Meanwhile, Bitcoin futures stabilized above key support near 62,000 following recent geopolitical headlines.
Equity futures rebounded as strength in semiconductor stocks lifted major indexes, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.25% and individual tech names posting strong advances.
Economic data showed initial jobless claims falling to 215,000, marking the lowest reading since late May, while continuing claims rose slightly to 1.814 million.
In options markets, implied volatility remained exceptionally low across major equity benchmarks, while Russell 2000 options shifted toward put volume.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin futures stabilized above key support near 62,000 following recent geopolitical headlines.