Stock futures monday are trading slightly higher as

Stock futures Monday are trading slightly higher as investors eye upcoming CPI data. The Dow futures are up 0.23%, S&P 500 futures gain 0.18%, and Nasdaq futures add 0.12%. Traders are positioning ahead of inflation prints that could sway Fed rate expectations. "October is down on avg and higher only 50% of time," under these conditions, he explains. The average return for October in these instances is -0.3%, a stark contrast to the quarter's overall strength. © 2025 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal Stock futures Monday hover around unchanged levels, with traders awaiting tech mega-cap earnings. Analysts suggest potential upside if forward guidance surpasses expectations.