U.S. stock futures declined on Monday night as investors awaited clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 86 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively. On Monday, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted gains for the session. The broad market index added 0.55%, while the 30-stock Dow jumped 1%. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.14%. Stocks were shaken in the first quarter of 2025 by uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s economic tariffs. Traders will likely gain further insight into the situation on Wednesday, April 2, when many of Trump’s duties are scheduled to go into effect. Stocks ended the first quarter with losses, as the S&P 500 posted a 4.6% decline and the Nasdaq dropped more than 10% in the period. Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, expressed optimism about the second quarter, noting a potential broadening out in both earnings and stock performance. On Tuesday, traders will monitor March’s manufacturing data alongside February’s job openings and construction spending reports. — new from CNBC
