Stock Futures Flat Ahead of April Inflation Report Release

Published on 5/27/2026

Stock Futures Flat Ahead of April Inflation Report Release

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U.S. stock futures showed little change as traders prepared for the April inflation reading. The S&P 500 futures were down slightly while Nasdaq 100 futures fell by approximately 0.2%. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil futures rose over 1%, crossing $90 per barrel. Snowflake (SNOW) shares experienced a significant increase of 36% following a $6 billion deal with Amazon Web Services, coupled with a strong earnings report. Investors are anticipating the personal consumption expenditure price index, with expectations of a 0.5% monthly increase and a 3.8% annual rise.