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    US equity futures stabilize after a pre-market drop of 17 points, ahead of the market open

    by VT Markets
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    Sep 12, 2025
    The S&P 500 has hit a new record high due to strong buying activity. Right now, S&P 500 futures are stable, with no clear signs of a decline. US equity futures have bounced back, recovering from a pre-market dip of up to 17 points to a steady position. There are no signals pointing to a drop from these new high levels.

    S&P 500 Sets New Record Highs

    The S&P 500 is at all-time highs, but the recent recovery from a pre-market dip suggests a pause in its rise. The VIX, which measures expected market volatility, is low at 13, indicating that the market doesn’t anticipate much risk in the near term. This makes buying options more affordable for protection or speculation. The latest Consumer Price Index report for August shows a slight rise in inflation to 3.4%, which raises some concerns. All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve’s important meeting on September 24th. Traders may want to consider using options to hedge against any stronger talk about interest rates than expected. It’s also important to note that September has historically been a tough month for stocks, as we’ve seen in the volatility of 2022 and 2023. This seasonal trend indicates the market might face challenges even without a particular negative event. This makes a case for adding protective strategies to our portfolios.

    Considering Protective Strategies

    With options being relatively inexpensive, buying puts to safeguard long equity positions is more budget-friendly than it has been for most of the year. We might also explore strategies like selling call credit spreads well above the current market price. This would generate income while betting that these new record highs will act as a resistance point in the upcoming weeks. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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