Nasdaq Today: Futures Rise Ahead of CPI as Micron Lifts Tech After AI-Led Selloff (Dec. 18, 2025)
Nasdaq 100 futures rose about 0.8% early Thursday, rebounding after a sharp tech selloff driven by AI funding concerns sent the Nasdaq Composite down 1.81% to a three-week low Wednesday. Micron Technology surged premarket on strong profit guidance, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report and watched global central bank moves. Treasury yields edged lower.