Nvidia's 5.6% Drop Weighs on U.S. Futures Ahead of Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures slipped Friday as Nvidia fell 5.6%, with Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow futures down about 0.3–0.5% ahead of a key inflation report. Thursday’s session was mixed and February’s final trading day looms amid AI-related tech jitters; after hours, Salesforce and Microsoft drifted lower while Zscaler tumbled on weak guidance. Economists expect January’s PPI to rise 0.3%, potentially shaping Fed expectations. The 10-year yield hovered near 3.99%, oil around $66.49 per barrel, and Asia-Pacific markets largely rose as Europe opened mixed.