Daily Comment

Stock futures turned down on Tuesday as traders kept an eye on rising Treasury yields, which hit a 16-year high. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined 167 points, or 0.5%. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.8%.

Stock futures ticked down Monday after U.S. legislators were able to come to a temporary agreement that staved off a government shutdown. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell72 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures traded down 0.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.1%. Dow futures were up more than 100 points earlier in the session.

Stock futures rose Friday as the latest inflation data gave the market a boost and helped investors make up some ground at the end of a tough month and quarter. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 186 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1%.

S&P 500 futures edged slightly lower on Thursday as surging rates continued to worry investors as they have during what’s been a very weak month and quarter for stocks. Futures tied to the broader index were lower by 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were flat. Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.2%, weighed down by a decline in certain tech shares.

U.S. stock futures traded higher Wednesday, as Wall Street tried to recover from steep losses seen in the previous session, boosted by a dip in Treasury yields. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 113 points, or 0.3%. Futures linked to the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 futures gained more than 0.4%.

Stock futures were lower Tuesday as September’s selling pressures took hold of Wall Street following gains seen in the previous session. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 180 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.6%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures.

Stock futures fell Monday with the market set to kick off the final week of trading in September with big losses. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were lower by 97 points, or about 0.3%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.4% and 0.4%, respectively.

Stock futures rose slightly Friday, but the market is still poised to end the week with steep losses. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 28 points or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.2% and 0.4% respectively.

Stock futures fell Thursday, deepening losses for the week, as investors come to terms with the Federal Reserve’s plans to keep interest rates at higher levels for a longer time period than hoped. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were lower by 216 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures lost 0.9%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slid by 1.3%. All three major benchmarks headed for their third negative session in a row.

Stock futures gained on Wednesday morning ahead of the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve as the recent pop in oil prices eased and Treasury yields backed off multi-year highs. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 90 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each added 0.2%.

Stock futures retreated modestly on Tuesday as Wall Street readied for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day September policy meeting. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 30 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures slid 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.2%.

S&P 500 futures ticked down Monday morning as investors look toward the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision. Futures tied to the broad index and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped around 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4 points, trading near flat.