US futures retreat as focus turns to jobs report
Published On Sep 3, 2024, 7:02 AM
September started with a significant decline in major U.S. stock indices, as technology stocks, particularly Nvidia, faced notable sell-offs. The Dow dropped 1.5%, the S&P 500 fell 2.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 3.3%. Nvidia's stock fell almost 10%, driven by investor concerns over its recent earnings report and uncertainty in the AI sector. Other semiconductor firms also experienced declines. Investors are cautious ahead of the August jobs report, expected to influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, amidst historically challenging trading conditions in September.