Stock Market Impact: US S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% to 7,373.75, Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.2% to 29,058.50, Dow Jones futures down 0.3% to 50,759.0; broader index snapshots showed S&P 500 -0.26%, Dow +0.17%, Nasdaq -0.97%.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Technology sector weakened; chipmakers continued losses; Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) slid over 9% in aftermarket after announcing a $7 billion equity‑related sale to fund new hardware purchases.
Investment Flows: No specific FDI/FPI figures disclosed; market sentiment shifted toward more economically sensitive sectors amid heightened geopolitical risk.
Interest Rates, Inflation, and Liquidity: May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due Wednesday expected to show elevated CPI and core CPI following sharp rises in March and April driven by higher oil and gas prices; investors anticipate possible Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Fiscal or Monetary Policy: No direct policy announcement; focus remains on upcoming CPI influencing Fed rate‑path expectations.
