SQQQ is trading 4.97% up at $40.35 after Nasdaq futures fell sharply on September 14, 2026. - Nasdaq 100 futures declined as selling hit AI-heavy stocks after executives warned development should slow. - Rising oil prices, higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty, and expected Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured technology shares and broader risk sentiment. - The move appears macro-driven rather than company-specific, with SQQQ benefiting from weakness in its Nasdaq-100 exposure.