U.S. stock futures posted gains on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as investors sought stability after a volatile period for the technology sector. The S&P 500 futures index increased by 0.9 percent, while Nasdaq futures surged 1.9 percent. In contrast, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed a more modest rise of 0.2 percent. This movement comes as crude oil prices remain anchored below the significant psychological threshold of $100 per barrel.
Nvidia, a central player in the current artificial intelligence boom, has experienced significant pressure over the past week. The company was the largest negative contributor to the S&P 500 index on Tuesday. However, its shares began to recover in early trading on Wednesday, climbing 3.7 percent. Despite this intraday rebound, Nvidia stock is still down nearly 10 percent for the week.
The recent turmoil for the chipmaker stems from a board-announced investigation into CEO Jensen Huang. The inquiry followed public revelations regarding a romantic relationship between Huang and a woman identified as a purported Chinese spy. President Donald Trump stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is also examining the affair. Huang has publicly acknowledged the relationship and offered an apology for the situation.
Other technology names also displayed strength in the pre-market session. CoreWeave shares jumped more than 15 percent before the official market open. This rally was driven by the company reporting third-quarter revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, along with an upward revision to its revenue outlook for the remainder of 2026.
In the energy sector, Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 1.9 percent to $93.22 per barrel. U.S. benchmark crude oil gained 1.2 percent to reach $87.05 per barrel. While prices are still approximately $30 higher per barrel than they were at this time last year, they have retreated from recent peaks. President Trump noted late Monday that the conflict in Iran, which had previously driven oil prices higher, is militarily effectively over.
The U.S. bond market was closed on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day, though stock markets remained open. New consumer inflation data released on Tuesday had a significant impact on financial markets, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield back above 5 percent. Investors are now looking ahead to Friday, when the U.S. will release its October producer price index. The previous September report indicated the largest increase since December 2022, highlighting that rising fuel costs, particularly for diesel, continue to elevate shipping and warehousing prices.
European markets also trended upward on Wednesday. Germany’s DAX index rose 0.7 percent to 26,531.66, supported by data showing that inflation fell to 2.8 percent in October from the previous year. In France, the CAC 40 index climbed 0.3 percent to 8,302.23, while Britain’s FTSE 100 added 0.4 percent to close at 10,797.68.
Asian markets were generally higher as well. The trading session coincided with the start of China’s Singles Day, the country’s largest online shopping festival. Sales figures from this event will provide a crucial gauge of consumer demand in the world’s second-largest economy.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, rising to 159.15 yen from the previous 158.70. Meanwhile, the euro declined, falling to $1.1133 from $1.1171.
