U.S. stock futures moved higher early Monday, recovering from a sharp technology-led selloff at the end of last week. The rebound follows a Friday session that saw heavy losses in major tech shares. Futures tied to the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all pointed to gains before the opening bell.
Friday’s decline hit the technology sector hardest, dragging the broader market lower. Investors sold off high-growth names as pressure built across major indexes. The pullback marked one of the week’s weakest sessions for equities.
Monday’s bounce suggests buyers are stepping back in after the drop. Trading remains cautious as investors weigh whether the selloff was a short-term dip or a deeper shift. Attention stays fixed on upcoming economic data and corporate earnings.
In Europe, French government bonds came under pressure as protests weighed on investor sentiment. The euro softened against major currencies as political uncertainty added to the strain. French assets lagged other eurozone markets during the session.
The protests have raised concerns about fiscal stability and government response. Bond yields rose as investors demanded more compensation for holding French debt. Currency traders reacted by trimming exposure to the euro.
Markets are watching whether the unrest spreads or eases in the coming days. A prolonged standoff could weigh further on French bonds and the shared currency. European equities showed mixed moves as the situation developed.
Investors now turn to this week’s earnings and economic releases for direction. Tech results will draw close scrutiny after Friday’s pullback. Bond and currency markets remain sensitive to headlines from France.
