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Futures bounce, but Thursday’s selloff left a broader risk scar
$IWM lost 1.34% and $VIX rose 7.52% on August 20 as long yields climbed. Near 04:56 ET on August 21, Nasdaq-100 futures led a rebound, but breadth still needed confirmation.
Breadth rebounds, but technology still withholds confirmation
$RSP rose 1.04% while $QQQ fell 0.20% on August 19, widening the breadth gap. Near 05:00 ET on August 20, futures slipped mildly as delayed $VIX rose to 15.23 despite lower long Treasury yields.
Morning Read: Futures steady as Nebius prices $5 billion financing
Nasdaq-100 futures add 0.29% while S&P 500 futures are nearly flat and Asian benchmarks rise. Nebius prices $5.0 billion of convertible notes and plans a separate $800 million debt-for-shares exchange.
Tech led Tuesday’s slide; Wednesday futures barely rebound
$QQQ fell 1.69% on August 18 versus 0.68% for $SPY, while $VIX closed at 15.84. Near 05:07 ET on August 19, equity futures were only fractionally higher as yields eased slightly from official closes.
Rates turn broad weakness into a technology futures test
$NQ futures were down 1.10% near 05:00 ET, more than twice $ES’s 0.50% drop, as $VIX reached 15.88. Monday’s broad weakness has shifted into a sharper duration test for technology.
Morning Read: Futures retreat as Rocket Lab joins Space Force program
Nasdaq-100 futures fall 0.92% as Japan and continental Europe weaken. Rocket Lab says it can now compete for task orders under NITE-STAR, whose $981 million ceiling is not a booked award, before a full 08:30 ET data slate.
Tech futures lead as small caps face a breadth test
$NQ futures led at +0.53% near 05:00 ET while $RTY and $YM were slightly lower. The split tests Friday’s small-cap strength as long yields keep the signal selective.
Morning Read: Tech futures rise as Rocket Lab platforms reach orbit
Nasdaq-100 futures gain 0.56% as Asia and Europe advance. Rocket Lab says eight of 17 satellite platforms built for MDA Space are in orbit, contacted and generating power before the 08:30 ET Empire State survey.
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