U.S. Stock Futures Dip as AI Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment
New York – U.S. stock index futures declined in pre-market trading Friday, as growing skepticism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) boom dampened risk appetite. The downturn comes ahead of a day of economic data releases and federal Reserve speeches.
BOSS Direct Recruitment reported third-quarter revenue of 2.16 billion yuan, a 13.2% year-over-year increase, driven by online recruitment services to corporate customers, which generated 2.15 billion yuan in revenue.the company’s paying enterprise customer base reached 6.8 million as of September 30, 2025, a 13.3% increase year-over-year.
iQiyi released its third-quarter 2025 financial results, reporting total revenue of 6.68 billion yuan,down 8% year-on-year. The company recorded an adjusted net loss of 150 million yuan, compared to a net profit of 229.4 million yuan in the same period of 2024.Net loss attributable to iQiyi was 148.2 million yuan, versus a net profit of 479.8 million yuan in the prior year.
Key Economic Events Scheduled for November 18th (Beijing Time):
* 21:55: U.S. Red Book commercial retail sales annual rate for the week to November 14.
* 22:00: Final U.S. durable goods orders monthly rate for August.
* 23:00: U.S. November NAHB housing market index & U.S. August factory orders monthly rate.
* 23:30: Speech by Federal Reserve Board Governor Barr.
Scheduled for November 19th:
* 00:00: remarks from Richmond Fed President Barkin on the economic outlook.
* 04:00: U.S. net international capital inflows for August.
* 05:30: API crude oil inventories for the week to november 14.
(Source: Financial Associated Press)
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