iShares U.S. Energy ETF Price & Performance (IYE)

US equity futures and ETFs showed strong premarket gains last Wednesday, with S&P 500 Index futures rising 0.7% and Nasdaq futures up 0.9%. Investors awaited the February consumer price index report, while mortgage applications surged 11.2% due to lower rates. Bitcoin also climbed 1.1% pre-bell.1

The iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) experienced a 0.8% decline on Friday, reflecting broader market struggles. Despite this, natural gas prices climbed 4.4%, offering some relief to energy investors. Meanwhile, crude oil dipped 2.1%, highlighting ongoing challenges in the energy sector.2

Non-US equity ETFs, such as the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG), have gained momentum amid concerns over persistent inflation in the US. January's higher-than-expected CPI data and tariff uncertainties have delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts, further boosting foreign market interest.3