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U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic impact of ongoing trade tariff uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures<\/strong> fell 103 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 Futures<\/strong> declined 11 points (-0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures<\/strong> edged down 25 points (-0.1%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Wall Street\u2019s major indices ended higher on Friday, the week was particularly rough. The Dow Jones Industrial Average<\/strong> suffered its steepest one-week decline since 2023, dropping 4.4%. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ Composite<\/strong> slipped further into correction territory, and the S&P 500<\/strong> briefly dipped into the same zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Investor anxiety deepened following comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent<\/strong>, who told NBC on Sunday that there were \u201cno guarantees\u201d the U.S. economy would avoid a recession in 2024. This statement came just a week after President Donald Trump<\/strong> also declined to rule out the possibility of an economic downturn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a key Federal Reserve meeting<\/strong> scheduled this week, investors are closely watching for economic signals. While the Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, growing fears of a recession and mixed economic data could influence its stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy remains a major market concern. Trump\u2019s inconsistent stance on tariffs, coupled with fresh threats of additional trade barriers, has kept investors on edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU<\/strong> warned on Monday that an escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and Europe<\/strong> could jeopardize $9.5 trillion in transatlantic trade annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, recent data suggests inflation remains persistent, even as consumer sentiment and labor market conditions weaken\u2014potential factors that could prompt the Fed to reconsider its hawkish policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Markets are also anticipating the release of U.S. retail sales data<\/strong> for February, which is projected to show a 0.6% monthly increase<\/strong>, following a sharp 0.9% decline<\/strong> in January\u2014the largest drop since early 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the expected rebound, consumer sentiment remains fragile, with concerns mounting over the negative impact of Trump\u2019s tariffs on purchasing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crude oil prices surged on Monday as geopolitical tensions escalated following U.S. airstrikes against Yemen\u2019s Houthis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT):<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Houthis, known for targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea<\/strong>, pose a significant threat to global shipping, as the region accounts for 15% of global trade traffic<\/strong>. Rising conflict has heightened concerns over potential disruptions to vital shipping routes, further pressuring oil markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic impact of ongoing trade tariff uncertainties. As of 07:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell 103 points (-0.3%), S&P 500 Futures declined 11 points (-0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures edged down 25 points (-0.1%). 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Trade War Risks Cloud Economic Outlook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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