Nasdaq-100 Futures Lead Losses Post-Fed Rally; Microsoft Among Decliners

The event, dated December 11, 2025, occurs after a post-Fed market rally, with Nasdaq-100 futures now leading losses [1]. Microsoft (MSFT) closed 1.13% lower on December 10, despite the broader market rally [0]. A separate news item about Running Tide— a carbon removal company supported by Microsoft— dumping wood chips in the sea has emerged as a potential negative factor, though a direct correlation to MSFT’s decline remains unconfirmed [0]. Profit-taking following the post-Fed rally is identified as the likely primary driver of the futures losses [0].

1. Post-Fed rally profit-taking is exerting downward pressure on tech-heavy futures, particularly the Nasdaq-100 [0].
2. Individual tech stocks like MSFT may face combined headwinds from profit-taking and unconfirmed ESG-related news [0].
3. The contrast between MSFT’s decline and the broader rally highlights potential stock-specific vulnerabilities [0].

• Risks
  : Short-term volatility risk for tech stocks and the Nasdaq-100 as profit-taking continues post-rally [0]. Unconfirmed ESG-related news could further pressure MSFT if validated [0].
• Opportunities
  : A temporary pullback following the Fed’s announcement may present entry points if the rally resumes [0].

Nasdaq-100 futures are leading losses after a post-Fed rally, with Microsoft (MSFT) closing 1.13% lower on December 10 [0][1]. Profit-taking is the likely dominant driver, while a related ESG news item about a Microsoft-supported firm is a potential but unconfirmed factor [0].