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U.S. Stock Index Futures Rise Sharply on April 8

S&P 500 E-mini futures gained 2.5%, while Nasdaq 100 and Dow futures also moved higher in early trading.

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  • Stock index futures: Derivative contracts that track major equity indexes and indicate expected market direction before regular trading begins.
  • S&P 500 E-mini futures: Smaller-sized futures contracts tied to the S&P 500 index, widely used for hedging and gauging U.S. market sentiment.