S&P 500 futures are up 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are gaining 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are advancing 0.4%. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138 points, or 0.31%, to 44,
The article from MarketWatch discusses the early trading activity on Black Friday, highlighting a positive start for U.S. stock futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose, indicating a potential upward trend for the market following the Thanksgiving holiday. The piece notes that despite the holiday, trading volumes were expected to be lighter than usual. It also touches on the broader market sentiment, with investors looking forward to the release of key economic data in the following week, including consumer confidence and housing market indicators. Additionally, there's mention of the ongoing effects of inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, which continue to influence market dynamics. Retail stocks were in focus due to Black Friday sales, with expectations of strong consumer spending possibly boosting retail shares. However, the article also cautions about potential volatility due to the holiday-shortened trading week and the mixed signals from recent economic reports.
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