Daily Comment

Stock futures were under pressure Thursday as investors sought out more clarity on the latest U.S. tariff measures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 378 points, or around 0.9%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 1.1% and 1.3%, respectively.

U.S. stock futures wavered early Wednesday, as the latest jobs data exacerbated concerns about the economy and appeared to pull attention away from hopes of a compromise on President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just 8 points, sitting slightly above. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.

U.S. stock futures slid on Tuesday after a big sell-off on Wall Street, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect — leading to retaliation from some of those countries. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 125 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures lost 0.7%. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.9%.

Stock futures shook off a weak February and a looming tariff deadline on Monday as investors clamored back into some of the more volatile investments of the past year like Tesla and bitcoin. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 117 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.7%.

The S&P 500 rose Thursday thanks to Nvidia, though investors were on edge after President Donald Trump said Canada and Mexico tariffs would go on as planned and an additional tariff would be placed on China. The broad market index traded 0.5% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 68 points higher, or 0.2%.

Stock futures rose Wednesday following a fourth-straight day of losses for the S&P 500. Investors are also awaiting earnings from market bellwether Nvidia. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111 points, or 0.4%. Nasdaq-100 futures added 0.8%, while S&P 500 futures climbed 0.5%.

Stock futures were little changed Tuesday after the S&P 500 posted a three-day losing streak, with traders weighing concerns around global trade. Futures tied to the S&P 500 inched up less than 0.1%, while the Nasdaq-100 futures flickered near the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%.

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Friday after the major averages slid following a lackluster earnings forecast from retail giant Walmart. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 41 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures was flat, while Nasdaq-100 futures traded 0.1% higher.

Stock futures moved lower Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 hit a fresh all-time high, while retail giant Walmart slid after issuing a disappointing outlook. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 110 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures shed 0.2% each.

Stock futures were little changed early Wednesday after a record-setting session for Wall Street. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 123 points, or 0.2%. S&P futures pulled back 0.06%, while Nasdaq-100 futures added about 0.02%.

U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday to start out a shortened trading week, as investors kept an eye on Washington for developments on the global trade front. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advanced 80 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures climbed 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

Stocks futures slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed the latest on global trade after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs. Futures linked to the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 98 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures edged down 0.1%.