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title: "Pre-market news summary for US stocks"
description: "U.S. stock index futures are mixed, with attention on the upcoming U.S. data. The German DAX index fell 0.03%, and the UK FTSE 100 index dropped 0.30%. WTI crude oil decreased by 0.09%. Core PCE data "
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/255008447.md"
published_at: "2025-08-28T12:27:42.000Z"
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# Pre-market news summary for US stocks

> U.S. stock index futures are mixed, with attention on the upcoming U.S. data. The German DAX index fell 0.03%, and the UK FTSE 100 index dropped 0.30%. WTI crude oil decreased by 0.09%. Core PCE data is expected to rise on Friday, indicating challenges for the Federal Reserve in controlling prices. NVIDIA and Li Auto fell over 2% and 5% respectively in pre-market trading. HP Inc.'s stock price dropped 2.1% after its third-quarter earnings report

① The three major U.S. stock index futures are mixed. As of the time of publication, Dow futures are up 0.13%, S&P 500 futures are down 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures are down 0.14%. ② The German DAX index is down 0.03%, the UK FTSE 100 index is down 0.30%, the French CAC 40 index is up 0.31%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 index is up 0.08%. ③ WTI crude oil is down 0.09%, at $64.09 per barrel. Brent crude oil is down 0.12%, at $67.36 per barrel. ④ Traders are also turning their attention to upcoming U.S. data, which may affect interest rate prospects. ⑤ The core PCE data on Friday — the inflation indicator preferred by the Federal Reserve — is expected to rise, highlighting the challenge for policymakers to control prices without restraining the labor market. ⑥ The independence of the Federal Reserve may be threatened by Trump, and Citigroup suggests investors bet on long-term U.S. Treasuries and a decline in the dollar. ⑦ NVIDIA's pre-market stock is down over 2% due to a lackluster revenue outlook for Q3, raising concerns about the slowdown in AI spending growth. ⑧ Li Auto's pre-market stock fell over 5% at one point, with Q2 revenue below market expectations. ⑨ HP Inc.'s stock price fell 2.1% in pre-market trading after the release of its Q3 earnings report

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