Daily Comment

Stock futures came off of their lows on Thursday morning after an encouraging inflation report. Futures tied to the broad market index were 0.2% lower. while futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 71 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.4%.

Stock futures rebounded from a three-week rout on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 312 points, or 0.8% following a loss of 1,300 points the last two days. S&P 500 futures were 1.2% higher, a day after the benchmark closed inches away from a 10% correction. Nasdaq 100 futures gained around 1.7% as Nvidia and Tesla climbed in the premarket.

Stock futures were flat Tuesday as investors failed to recover any ground after a steep sell-off driven by recession fears. S&P 500 futures and futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were last trading fractionally lower. Nasdaq-100 futures added less than 0.1%.

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.