Daily Comment

U.S. stock futures inched higher on Wednesday as traders monitor the latest developments in the Middle East and brace for the Federal Reserve’s latest rate policy decision. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.2%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average also climbed 22 points, or about 0.1%.

Stock futures were lower on Tuesday as investors pored through the latest developments in the Middle East, with the conflict between Israel and Iran raging on. Wall Street also digested weak retail sales data. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 200 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures also dropped 0.5%, along with Nasdaq 100 futures.

Stock futures rebounded early Monday as investors were optimistic that the conflict between Israel and Iran may remain contained. The spike in oil prices due to the escalating conflict also eased. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jumped 260 points, or 0.6%. S&P 500 futures added 0.7%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.8%.

Stock futures fell early Thursday after the S&P 500 saw its first negative session in four, pressured by a slide in Boeing shares following a crash in India. S&P 500 futures traded down 0.56%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.53%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also lower by 305 points, or 0.71%. Dow component Boeing lost more […]

Stock futures moved higher Wednesday after China and the U.S. reached a trade policy consensus and month-over-month inflation rose less than expected. Futures tied to the S&P 500 added 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 0.5%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased 123 points, or 0.3%.

Stock futures were little changed Tuesday as investors waited for more insight on trade discussions between the U.S. and China. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 10 points, or less than 0.1%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each gained about 0.1%.

U.S. equity futures were little changed Monday as the S&P 500 trades near a record high and a busy week of potential market-moving news kicks off. S&P 500 futures were up nearly 0.2%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 50 points, or 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.1%.

Stock market futures rose Friday ahead of a key jobs report that is expected to shed light on the health of the U.S. economy. S&P 500 futures added 0.3%. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 92 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.4%.

Stock futures were little changed Thursday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a four-day win streak. Futures tied to the Dow edged 24 points higher, or about 0.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, along with Nasdaq-100 futures. 

U.S. stock futures pared back gains on Wednesday after private sector hiring hit its lowest level in more than two years, raising concerns trade policy uncertainty could be weighing on the U.S. economy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures hovered around the flatline after earlier gains. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were also flat.

Stock futures fell Monday, the first trading day of June, as global trade tensions increased. S&P 500 futures traded down 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures were 0.5% lower. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 123 points, or 0.3%.

Stock futures fell Friday morning, to close out a big winning month, after President Donald Trump said China violated its preliminary trade agreement, reigniting fears that the U.S. could enter a drawn out a trade war. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 174 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures each slid 0.6%.