Nasdaq-100 futures rallied 1.5% on Thursday, supported by a 9% surge in Nvidia following strong earnings and an optimistic revenue forecast. The bullish sentiment rippled through the semiconductor sector, lifting companies like Broadcom and Intel. Meanwhile, E-mini S&P 500 futures gained 0.5% amid sticky inflation data, as the PCE index ticked up 0.2% month-over-month. Market participants remain focused on Friday's Jackson Hole address from Kevin Warsh for monetary policy cues. In the options market, E-mini S&P 500 put options accounted for roughly 60% of overall volume, with heavy activity in expiring 7725 puts and 7750 calls. Conversely, Nasdaq-100 call options showed bullish positioning above 50%, highlighted by 2,000 opening trades in the 29,600 calls. Bitcoin futures also showed strength, crossing $80,000 as August contracts roll into September, driving Micro Bitcoin futures volume over 100,000 contracts.
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