Technology Futures Gain Amidst AI Spending Concerns and Trump's Economic Policies
* Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) rise 0.3%, S&P 500 futures (ES=F) climb 0.3%, and Dow Jones futures (YM=F) gain 0.2%.
* Alphabet's stock drop after earnings is offset by Nvidia's gains on AI spending expectations.
* Amazon set to release earnings following Google's cloud sales disappointment.
Trump's Tariffs Impact Corporate Earnings
* Ford (FORD) falls after-hours despite earnings beat due to tariff concerns.
* Chipotle (CMG) absorbs tariff costs, impacting earnings.
* Fed officials maintain cautious approach to interest rate cuts amid tariff concerns.
Gold Hits Record Highs as Investors Seek Stability
* Gold futures (GC=F) hit a fifth consecutive record high at $2885 per ounce.
* Demand surges amidst trade war uncertainty.
Oil Prices Rebound on Saudi Price Hike
* Brent crude futures (BZ=F) rise 14 cents to $74.75 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) climbs 18 cents to $71.21 a barrel.
* Saudi Arabia sets higher March oil prices, mitigating sell-off.