Nasdaq 100 Futures Bounce Back, Defying Black Monday Panic Calls
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Nasdaq 100 futures rose nearly 1% in early Monday trading, reversing a 2.1% decline seen on Friday that was largely driven by chip sell‑offs. The rebound comes amid social‑media chatter about a potential “Black Monday” crash, yet the futures market has shown resilience. While the futures rally suggests some confidence, the broader market remains uneasy: the S&P 500 still recorded its largest six‑month weekly drop, indicating that volatility and risk aversion are still present. The contrast between the futures rebound and the S&P’s decline highlights the mixed sentiment among investors, with technology stocks showing a quick recovery while the broader index continues to feel pressure from macro‑economic concerns.
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Nasdaq 100 futures rally after Black Monday fears
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- gained almost 1%
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- early Monday trading
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- Oct 19, 00:00
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- Oct 19, 09:31
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- BeInCryptoRelated fact: single sourceNasdaq 100 futures rally over 1% as Black Monday fears fade after Friday selloff
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Nasdaq 100 futures gained nearly 1% in early Monday trading, reversing social media-driven Black Monday crash warnings that followed Friday's chip-led selloff. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both logged their worst week since June on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 2.1% and the Nasdaq Composite down 1.1%. Despite social media calls for a repeat of the 1987 crash, futures turned higher within hours, and the S&P 500 was set to add $350 billion in market capitalization at the open. About 84% of S&P 500 members trade at least 10% below their highs, and just 10 stocks drove roughly 70% of the index's gains since March, highlighting narrow market breadth.
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