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Dow Jones futures
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The gist
Dow Jones futures wavered after Sandisk, Micron, Credo led AI losses; Target beat earnings. Investors watch Nvidia earnings and Fed's Warsh speech for market direction.
Background
Dow Jones futures are a leading indicator of the stock market's direction, reflecting investor sentiment before the opening bell. Recent sessions have been volatile due to AI-related stock losses, rising oil prices, and geopolitical tensions, with investors now focusing on upcoming earnings from Nvidia and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
How it unfolded
- Mon, Aug 17, 2026Dow Jones industrials declined 272 points as oil prices jumped after President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Tue, Aug 18, 2026Dow Jones futures were little changed early Wednesday; Target fell despite beating earnings, while Moderna skyrocketed on a cancer vaccine. Chips and AI hardware led Tuesday's losses.
- Wed, Aug 19, 2026Dow Jones futures fell early Thursday as oil prices continued to rise and Treasury yields rebounded; Walmart and Alibaba were notable earnings losers.
- Thu, Aug 20, 2026Dow Jones futures rose modestly early Friday; Bitcoin surged, but the stock market resumed a slide as crude oil prices kept rising and bond yields recouped declines.
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026Dow Jones futures were little changed Monday morning; Nvidia earnings take center stage this week, with CrowdStrike leading cybersecurity reports and Fed Chairman Warsh to speak at Jackson Hole.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Investors are cautious as AI-related stocks like Sandisk, Micron, and Credo lead losses, with many diving below key levels just after reclaiming them.
- Bulls
- The market rally did a little repair work on Friday, and Bitcoin keeps surging, suggesting risk appetite remains.
- Bears
- The Nasdaq triggered a highly bearish signal, and rising oil prices and bond yields could pressure stocks further.