U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday’s lower close.

Geopolitical and trade anxieties spiked over the weekend following U.S. military strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered Iranian missile and drone retaliation against U.S. air bases in Jordan on Sunday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump intensified trade tensions by calling Canada "the worst" for trade abuses and asserting his tariffs have "saved" the U.S. auto industry.

The market will turn toward key economic indicators this week, highlighted by Friday’s crucial August employment data. Investors will also be tracking a busy earnings lineup this week, featuring top AI infrastructure providers such as Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE:HPE), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), along with cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW).

On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole address to warn investors that the fight against inflation remains far from finished. He delivered a hawkish message: inflation remains too high, the labor market is effectively at full employment, and financial conditions may not be restraining the economy much at all.

The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.31%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 61.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.23% at $767.56, while the QQQ declined by 0.17% to $715.19.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices advanced while the Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Thursday's higher close.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensified his “economic D-Day” pressure campaign, accusing Iran’s “corrupt regime” of funding overseas terror while domestic economic conditions deteriorate. Driven by the expanding financial offensive, the Iranian rial collapsed to a record low of approximately 1.37 million per dollar as August oil loadings plummeted to 248,000 barrels daily.

Investors will keep an eye on Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh as he addresses an audience of international economists and central bankers at Jackson Hole. Global markets will closely monitor his remarks for further details regarding the economy, recent bond market volatility, and emerging risks to the U.S. and global outlooks.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.67%, and the two-year bond was at 4.23%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 33.7% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.13% at $772.08, while the QQQ declined by 0.092% to $720.45.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, as the Dow Jones index slipped, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday’s lower close.

On the economic front, initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 203,000 for the week ending Aug. 22, pointing to continued labor market resilience. Meanwhile, Census Bureau data showed July’s advance U.S. goods trade deficit widened 17.2% to $118.8 billion as exports fell and imports surged, while advance wholesale inventories rose 1.3% to $959.1 billion and retail inventories increased 0.7% to $838.5 billion.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani is traveling to Tehran on Thursday to spearhead mediation efforts aimed at reviving negotiations. While the pause in fighting has held for nearly a month, no diplomatic breakthrough has been reached; the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade against Iranian ports last month and enacted fresh economic sanctions following alleged violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.66%, and the two-year bond was at 4.22%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 36.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.30% at $768.41 , while the QQQ advanced by 0.90% to $717.75.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones index rose, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices slipped, following Tuesday’s higher close.

Alongside Nvidia Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) high-stakes second-quarter earnings report after the closing bell, investors are braced for a heavy slate of macroeconomic data before the open, including July durable goods orders, the second estimate for second-quarter GDP, and key consumer spending and PCE inflation metrics, all due before the opening bell.

Following renewed discussions between Iran and Oman regarding a joint temporary navigational corridor in the Strait of Hormuz—alongside President Donald Trump’s announcement that all mines in international waters were cleared despite recent tanker strikes near Oman—the U.S. has begun returning personnel to diplomatic posts in Lebanon, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.64%, and the two-year bond was at 4.19%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 36.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was down 0.037% at $765.63, while the QQQ declined by 0.13% to $709.83.

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Monday’s mixed close.

Meanwhile, Iran vowed retaliation after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded sanctions to sever Tehran’s economic lifelines, warning that “no one is above the reach of U.S. sanctions.” The escalating geopolitical friction and threats to Gulf energy chokepoints come as oil prices attempt to stabilize following a steep decline.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.24%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 42.1% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.48% at $767.12, while the QQQ advanced by 0.96% to $713.07.

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday, as the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday's higher close.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked U.S. economic policy, sarcastically asking if Washington plans to “import frozen yields” to fix rising bond yields following President Donald Trump‘s trade and foreign policy moves. Ghalibaf warned on X that “a frozen foreign policy delivers a frozen economy,” taking aim at recent U.S. Treasury buybacks and domestic price-control measures.

This week, all eyes are on Wednesday’s quarterly report from Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), as the market looks to see if immense AI infrastructure demand can reignite mega-cap tech momentum. In addition to Nvidia, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) and Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) will hand in their results on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

Later in the week, macro attention shifts to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh‘s scheduled speech on Friday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, where investors will hang on any hints regarding the Fed’s long-term monetary policy framework and bond market trajectory.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.71%, and the two-year bond was at 4.22%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 36.9% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.18% at $764.37, while the QQQ declined by 0.61% to $709.09.

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U.S. stock futures advanced on Friday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Thursday’s lower close.

In response to the ongoing Middle East tensions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the nation will levy "the toughest sanctions in history" against Iran. This statement comes after President Donald Trump previously threatened "Economic Warfare" along with "tremendous" ramifications for any countries assisting Tehran.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.69%, and the two-year bond was at 4.18%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 34.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Friday. The SPY was up 0.42% at $765.82, while the QQQ advanced by 0.66% to $715.61.

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Wednesday’s higher close.

Macroeconomic indicators offered a reassuring backdrop on Thursday, as initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ending Aug. 15, while the Philadelphia Fed’s general business activity index rose 6 points to a five-year high of 47.4 in August.

President Donald Trump announced a harsh economic offensive against Iran dubbed "Operation Economic Fury," threatening severe consequences for any nation offering Tehran financial support. The aggressive stance and tightening U.S. naval grip around the Strait of Hormuz escalated Middle East geopolitical tensions, driving Brent crude higher toward $92 a barrel.

"Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is hanging by a thread," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, calling the effort an "economic D-Day."

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.66%, and the two-year bond was at 4.17%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing in a 32.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Thursday. The SPY was down 0.56% at $764.76, while the QQQ declined by 0.85% to $710.02.

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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Nasdaq 100 index fell, while Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose, following Tuesday's lower close.

Investors are waiting for some direction on the Federal Reserve’s trajectory, following its suspension of guidance, as the minutes of the Fed’s July FOMC meeting will be published today.

Asian markets plunged on Wednesday as South Korea’s KOSPI tumbled over 5% and semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics suffered steep losses, triggering a sell-side sidecar in Seoul. The regional sell-off came amid escalating US-Iran tensions that pushed Brent crude above $91 a barrel after President Donald Trump ruled out talks with Tehran.

“There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.68%, and the two-year bond was at 4.15%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 32.8% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were higher in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.066% at $767.96, while the QQQ declined by 0.042% to $717.21.

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U.S. stock futures were lower on Monday, as the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices fell, following Monday’s lower close.

On the economic front, market sentiment faced headwinds from housing data as U.S. housing starts dropped 12.4% month-over-month in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000.

Meanwhile, import prices held steady in July, signaling stabilizing price pressures on foreign goods following previous upward trends.

Brent Crude futures were trading above $91, as geopolitical tensions escalated after President Donald Trump rejected extending a temporary ceasefire with Iran. The standoff, compounded by Tehran’s threat to adopt a “fully offensive” military posture, has renewed fears over energy supplies and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.74%, and the two-year bond was at 4.19%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool projections show markets pricing a 36.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve hiking the current interest rates during its September meeting.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, were lower in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.45% at $769.19, while the QQQ declined by 1.24% to $720.80.

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