U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, easing from record highs as investors weighed trade and fiscal policy headlines and positioned ahead of key labor market data due later this week.At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 28 points (-0.1%), S&P 500 futures fell 12 points (-0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 futures declined […]
U.S. Stock Futures Up Slightly; Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran and Powell’s Speech in Focus
U.S. stock futures ticked slightly higher early Wednesday as investors monitored a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran and awaited further comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 20 points (0.1%), S&P 500 futures rose 4 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 25 […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rise on Hopes for a Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran, Powell in the Hot Seat
U.S. stock futures advanced early Tuesday as investor sentiment improved following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. By 06:33 ET (10:33 GMT), Dow Jones futures were up 294 points (0.7%), S&P 500 futures gained 49 points (0.8%), and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 225 points (1.0%). Major indexes had already ended […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rise Slightly as Investors Evaluate the Impact of U.S. Attacks on Iran
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the market impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Tehran has not yet clarified its response, stating only that it “reserves all options” to defend itself. Iran condemned President Trump’s actions, calling him a “gambler” and warning of “everlasting consequences.” […]
U.S. Futures Give Up Gains Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East, Fed Decision Pending
U.S. stock futures held steady early Wednesday, paring earlier gains after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. demands, escalating tensions in the Middle East just hours before the Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest policy decision. As of 07:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones futures dipped 27 […]
U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Middle East Concerns; Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Data on the Horizon
U.S. stock index futures declined early Tuesday amid renewed concerns over the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, just ahead of key U.S. economic data and the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. As of 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 270 points (-0.6%), S&P 500 futures fell 36 points (-0.6%), and Nasdaq […]
U.S. Stock Futures Rally Over Tensions Between Israel and Iran; Fed Meeting on the Horizon
U.S. stock index futures rose modestly on Monday, attempting to recover some of last week’s sharp losses as investors brace for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later this week. At 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT), Dow Jones futures gained 145 points (0.4%), S&P 500 futures rose 27 points (0.5%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 113 […]
U.S stock futures fall prior to CPI release; trade news closely monitored
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to a proposed U.S.-China trade framework and awaited key inflation data. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 50 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 7 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 35 points, or […]
U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Ongoing U.S.–China Trade Talks Worry Investors
U.S. stock index futures saw a slight dip on Tuesday as investors closely watched the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China in London. Around 5:20 AM ET (9:20 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 75 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures slipped 7 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 28 points (0.1%). These moves […]
U.S. Stock Futures Remain Virtually Unaffected, Trade Negotiations with China and Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. stock index futures showed little movement early Monday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of renewed trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, as well as closely watched inflation figures due later in the week. As of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged up 13 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures […]