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Pre-market briefingAugust 27, 2026

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Nvidia's Blockbuster Results Anchor Futures Rally Amid Inflation and Tariff Jitters

Nvidia reported better-than-expected quarterly results and issued a strong revenue outlook, which appeared to lift futures for the S&P 500 and tech-heavy indices. The gains come as traders balanced the upbeat corporate news against fresh PCE inflation data and reports of potential new semiconductor tariffs.

SourcesBenzingaBenzingaBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

Nvidia's performance and outlook are critical for the market-cap-weighted S&P 500 given its large index weight and its role as a bellwether for AI-driven growth across the tech sector.

S&P 500 futures advanced on strong Nvidia earnings, a resilient labor market, and diplomatic moves in the Middle East, but inflation data and tariff uncertainty tempered sentiment.

Today’s SPX drivers

Ranked by potential market impact
  1. 01EARNINGSNvidia's Fiscal Second Quarter Results Beat ExpectationsNvidia reported second-quarter revenue that grew substantially year over year and topped consensus, with adjusted earnings also surpassing estimates. Management projected strong revenue growth for the coming fiscal year and highlighted that AI infrastructure demand remains robust.HIGHBenzingaBenzinga
  2. 02MACRO DATACore Inflation Holds Well Above Federal Reserve TargetThe July Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, but the annual core rate remained well above the Federal Reserve's target. Market-based odds for a rate hike at the September meeting stood near a third, according to Fed funds futures.HIGHBenzingaBenzinga
  3. 03SECTORSReported Semiconductor Tariffs Raise Concerns for AI BuildoutThe administration was reportedly considering a broader round of semiconductor tariffs that could cover laptops, servers, and other tech goods, possibly tied to domestic investment. Tech companies have begun lobbying, but any tariffs could raise costs for data center expansion.MEDIUMBenzinga
  4. 04ENERGYMiddle East Diplomatic Push Eases Energy Supply ConcernsQatar's prime minister was traveling to Tehran for mediation efforts aimed at resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and ensuring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices retreated early, though the diplomatic situation remained unresolved.MEDIUMBenzingaBenzinga
  5. 05CORPORATEMeta Settles Youth Safety Lawsuits for Up to Seventeen Billion DollarsMeta agreed to pay up to seventeen billion dollars to settle claims from states over addictive platform design and data handling, removing a costly legal trial overhang. Critics said the settlement was not enough, but the company denied wrongdoing.LOWBenzingaBenzinga

Macro, Fed & rates

01

Core Inflation Holds Well Above Federal Reserve Target

SPY

The July Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, but the annual core rate remained well above the Federal Reserve's target. Market-based odds for a rate hike at the September meeting stood near a third, according to Fed funds futures.

SourcesBenzingaBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

Sticky inflation and potential policy tightening could pressure growth valuations and raise the discount rate applied to future earnings, impacting the S&P 500's multiple.

Mega-cap, sectors & global risk

02

Nvidia's Fiscal Second Quarter Results Beat Expectations

NVDA

Nvidia reported second-quarter revenue that grew substantially year over year and topped consensus, with adjusted earnings also surpassing estimates. Management projected strong revenue growth for the coming fiscal year and highlighted that AI infrastructure demand remains robust.

SourcesBenzingaBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

Nvidia is one of the largest weights in the S&P 500, so its earnings beat and guidance can move the index substantially through direct valuation and sentiment effects on the tech sector.

03

Reported Semiconductor Tariffs Raise Concerns for AI Buildout

MSFT · AMZN · GOOGL

The administration was reportedly considering a broader round of semiconductor tariffs that could cover laptops, servers, and other tech goods, possibly tied to domestic investment. Tech companies have begun lobbying, but any tariffs could raise costs for data center expansion.

SourcesBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

Higher costs on semiconductor imports could squeeze margins for large tech firms and slow AI infrastructure investment, sectors that hold significant weight in the S&P 500.

04

Middle East Diplomatic Push Eases Energy Supply Concerns

SPY

Qatar's prime minister was traveling to Tehran for mediation efforts aimed at resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and ensuring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices retreated early, though the diplomatic situation remained unresolved.

SourcesBenzingaBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

A de-escalation in the Middle East could reduce energy costs, lifting consumer spending power and easing cost pressures across sectors, supporting the broader index.

05

Meta Settles Youth Safety Lawsuits for Up to Seventeen Billion Dollars

META

Meta agreed to pay up to seventeen billion dollars to settle claims from states over addictive platform design and data handling, removing a costly legal trial overhang. Critics said the settlement was not enough, but the company denied wrongdoing.

SourcesBenzingaBenzinga

Why it matters for SPX

The removal of a major legal overhang may reduce downside risk for Meta, a component of the S&P 500, though the settlement's size could modestly pressure its balance sheet.

Next catalysts

DateTime (ET)EventConsensusImpact
2026-08-2708:30 ETUnemployment Claims208KMediumPrevious 206K
2026-08-2712:15 ETJackson Hole Symposium—MediumConfirm timing at source
2026-08-2810:00 ETFed Chairman Warsh Speaks—HighConfirm timing at source
2026-08-2810:00 ETPrelim Benchmark Payrolls Revision—HighPrevious -911K
2026-08-2810:00 ETRevised UoM Consumer Sentiment51.0MediumPrevious 51.0
2026-08-2810:00 ETRevised UoM Inflation Expectations—MediumPrevious 4.3%
2026-08-2812:15 ETJackson Hole Symposium—HighConfirm timing at source
2026-08-2912:15 ETJackson Hole Symposium—MediumConfirm timing at source

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