Stock Market Impact: S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% to 7,373.75, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2% to 29,058.50, Dow Jones futures fell 0.3% to 50,759.0 as fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran heightened geopolitical risk and tech sector weakness dampened sentiment.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Technology sector under pressure; chip stocks continued to lose ground after a brief rebound. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) dropped over 9% in aftermarket trading after announcing a $7 billion equity‑related sale to fund new hardware purchases.
Investment Flows: No specific FDI/FPI measures mentioned; market participants shifting toward economically sensitive sectors amid inflation concerns.
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Liquidity: Investors awaiting May CPI data (due Wednesday), expected to show headline and core inflation remaining elevated due to higher oil and gas prices, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to consider further rate hikes.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: No direct fiscal policy announcements; implied monetary policy impact via anticipated CPI data influencing Fed rate decisions.
