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U.S. stock index futures held steady in early trading Friday, following a volatile week dominated by fiscal concerns and political wrangling in Washington. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged down 10 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 Futures inched up 3 points (+0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …

U.S. stock index futures extended their losses early Wednesday, reflecting mounting investor anxiety over the state of the U.S. economy, the implications of fresh trade frictions, and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s proposed tax legislation. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 265 points, or 0.2%, while S&P …

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday, easing from a strong week-to-date rally as investors awaited fresh inflation readings and retail sales data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. At 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 135 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 …

U.S. stock index futures pulled back slightly on Tuesday, pausing after Monday’s sharp rally as investors awaited key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures were down 62 points, or 0.2% S&P 500 Futures dropped 18 points, …

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to mounting tensions between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, renewing fears over the central bank’s independence and further destabilizing sentiment already shaken by trade and monetary policy uncertainty. Trump-Powell Clash Sparks Market Turmoil The latest …

U.S. stocks saw modest gains on Monday, with trading activity subdued as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. By 06:10 ET (11:10 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 50 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures added 8 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 55 points (0.3%). …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses on Wall Street. Investors turned their attention to strong guidance from chipmaker Broadcom and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting, set to shape the outlook for interest rates as the year closes. As of 05:50 ET …

US stock index futures showed little movement early Wednesday, stabilizing after a decline in the previous Wall Street session, as investors await pivotal inflation data. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained amid expectations of increased demand in China following promises of economic stimulus. Market Snapshot Dow Jones Futures: Down 65 points …

US stock index futures edged lower Monday as investors paused to consolidate last week’s record gains, awaiting key November inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures Slightly Down At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), futures for the: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 30 points, …

US stocks are declining due to the anticipation of jobs data, considered the most important on the economic calendar for the month, after initial indicators highlighted a slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment levels in the United States.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,848 points, losing …