Daily Comment

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as traders looked ahead to “Liberation Day” for clarity on President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 292 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures dipped 0.9% and 1.3%, respectively.

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Friday as investors grappled with ongoing tariff uncertainty and digested the release of a key inflation measure. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 31 points, or 0.07%. S&P 500 futures dipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures traded 0.2% lower.

Stock futures were little changed Thursday morning as investors weighed the latest tariff-related news from President Donald Trump, including his new tariffs aimed at foreign automakers. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8 points, hovering just above flat. S&P 500 futures shed nearly 0.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures dropped about 0.3%.

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Wednesday after the S&P 500 posted a marginal gain, marking its third positive session in a row. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added just 7 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each slipped about 0.1%.

U.S. stock futures edged slightly higher Tuesday after the major averages climbed on rising hopes that President Donald Trump will curtail his initial plans for broad-ranging tariffs. Investors also awaited consumer confidence figures that could sway the market later in the session. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures each added about 0.2%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 81 points, or 0.2%.

Stock futures jumped early Monday on reports President Donald Trump was planning on holding back some of the tariffs initially planned for April 2, raising hopes the U.S. won't plunge the globe into an all-out trade war. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 411 points, or 1%, with gains increasing steadily as the NYSE open approached. S&P 500 futures added 1.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were 1.6% higher.

U.S. stock futures fell Friday morning as the S&P 500 tries to snap a 4-week losing streak caused by trade policy turmoil, recession fears and a rollover in megacap technology shares. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down by 0.2%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 111 points, or about 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.3%.

Stock futures fell Thursday, one day after the major averages rallied in response to the Federal Reserve sticking to an outlook for two interest rate cuts in 2025. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 225 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.7%.

S&P 500 futures rose Wednesday as the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision looms. Futures tied to the S&P 500 gained 0.2%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 31 points, or about 0.1%.

Stock futures edged down early Tuesday following two consecutive winning sessions that offered a reprieve from the market’s recent sell-off. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 119 points, or about 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures also dipped 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures lost about 0.5%.

S&P 500 futures were flat as the benchmark tries to continue its comeback from correction territory following a three-week rout on Wall Street sparked by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy rollout. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid 177 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.1%.

Stock futures rose Friday following a losing session that dragged the S&P 500 into correction territory. Futures tied to the S&P 500 added 0.9%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 1.2%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 230 points, or 0.6%.