Stock futures remained largely unchanged on Monday night following two consecutive winning sessions that provided a brief reprieve from the market’s recent downturn. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by 8 points, staying just above their flatline. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also showed little change. This follows a second-straight winning session on Wall Street, marking a shift after several challenging weeks influenced by some weak economic data and President Donald Trump’s inconsistent tariff policy, which had left investors concerned about the U.S. financial health. The S&P 500 officially entered correction territory last week but has regained some ground during the recovery rally seen in Friday and Monday’s sessions. Despite this rebound, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite remains in a correction, defined as an index falling at least 10% from a recent high. All three major indexes are still down for the year, highlighting the market’s significant pullback. Investors will now focus on the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting starting Tuesday. Traders will closely monitor Wednesday afternoon’s interest rate announcement and the subsequent press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. According to CME’s FedWatch tool, Fed funds futures indicate a 99% likelihood that the central bank will keep rates steady. Before Wednesday’s announcement, investors will observe economic data on imports, housing, building, and production due Tuesday morning. — news from CNBC
