Spx stock futures bullish tone in SPX stock futures

Bullish tone in SPX stock futures continues, trading up 0.35% to 5,123.50, supported by energy sector outperformance after crude prices hit a 5-month high. Analysts caution that next week’s PCE data could shift Fed expectations rapidly. The Eurozone Aug unemployment rate unexpectedly rose by +0.1 to 6.3%, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of no change at 6.2%. During Thursday’s session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new all-time highs during the day and at the close. This brings the S&P 500’s total record closes for 2025 to thirteen, four this week alone. The Nasdaq also set three records this week, topping 21,000 on Wednesday. However, the Dow Jones witnessed a slight dip of 0.7%. SPX stock futures dipped to 5,102 despite strong housing permit data, as profit-taking set in among high-beta tech names. Analysts expect consolidation before the next move higher.