Daily Comment

Stock futures were higher Thursday after President Donald Trump announced that a trade deal between the U.S. and United Kingdom had been struck. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 352 points, or 0.9%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures climbed 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively.

Stock futures advanced Wednesday as investors monitored the latest updates on U.S. trade negotiations and looked toward the Federal Reserve interest rate announcement expected later in the day. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 199 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures popped about 0.4%, along with Nasdaq 100 futures.

Stock futures slipped Tuesday, as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting since President Donald Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs in early April. S&P 500 futures fell 0.7%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 235 points, or 0.6%. Nasdaq-100 futures declined 0.9%.

Stock futures fell to start the week as investors hoping for news of trade deals instead had to grapple with another set of tariffs after President Donald Trump announced surprise levies on movies made outside the U.S. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell around 0.8%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 266 points, or 0.6%, and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.9%.

Stock futures rose early Friday as Wall Street digested a better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for April. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 360 points, or 0.8%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.8%. Futures tied to the broad-based index added 0.9%.

Stock market futures rose early Thursday after two Big Tech players posted quarterly results. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 337 points, or 0.83%. S&P 500 futures jumped 1.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.78%.

S&P 500 futures were little changed on Tuesday after the broad market index posted its fifth straight day of gains on Monday. Futures linked to the broad market index hovered around the flatline, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ticked up 139 points, or 0.3%.

Stock futures were little changed Monday ahead of a packed week for earnings and economic data. Wall Street is also awaiting any progress on trade deal negotiations. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each hovered around the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also flat.

Stock futures were lower on Friday following a three-day winning streak on Wall Street as investors weigh earnings from a major tech company and lingering trade fears. Futures linked to the S&P 500 were 0.2% lower, while Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.3. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 171 points, or 0.4%.

Stock futures slipped Thursday after the major averages posted a second straight winning day. Futures linked to the S&P 500 were down 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. 

Stock futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he doesn’t plan to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post as central bank leader. They also got a boost as Trump also signaled tariffs on Chinese imports may go down. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 757 points, or 1.9%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 popped 2.5%, while Nasdaq-100 futures added 3%.

Stock futures rose Tuesday as traders looked to recover following a rough day on Wall Street, as President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hurt sentiment. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 336 points, or 0.9%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each gained about 0.9%.