Wall Street Futures Steady Before Nvidia Earnings

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On May 19, 2026, Wall Street futures held steady as investors awaited Nvidia earnings, while inflation worries and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment.

Nvidia Earnings Put Wall Street Rally to the Test

U.S. stock futures traded cautiously in Asian hours as investors refrained from aggressive bets before Nvidia’s highly anticipated quarterly earnings due Wednesday.

S&P 500 Futures stayed flat at 7,378.0, while Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 0.1% to 28,966.75.

Dow Jones Futures slipped 0.1% to 49,428.0.

The muted moves followed another weak Wall Street session, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite logged a third straight decline.

Rising Yields Keep Inflation Concerns Alive

Technology and semiconductor stocks remained under pressure as Treasury yields climbed. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly touched 4.69%, its highest intraday level since January 2025, while the 30-year yield held above 5.1%.