Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tumble, S&P 500 Rises After Trump's 'Project Freedom' To Escort Stranded
Dow futures fell while the S&P 500 edged higher as traders awaited a heavy week of economic data and Federal Reserve signals.
- On Monday, U.S. stock futures opened mixed following Friday's divergence between the Dow Jones and other benchmark indices, while Asian and European markets also posted mixed results.
- Markets expect the Federal Reserve to maintain current interest rates during June's meeting, with The CME Group's FedWatch tool pricing a 94.8% likelihood of no change as Fed officials prepare to speak this week.
- Crude oil futures rose 1.49% to $103.46 per barrel as traders evaluated OPEC+ 's decision to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day following the United Arab Emirates' exit.
- Noting the stock market "balloon is climbing higher," Ed Yardeni dismissed crash concerns, attributing growth to surging corporate earnings and attractive valuations.
- Investors are monitoring the 10-year Treasury bond yield at 4.37% ahead of Thursday's scheduled release of initial jobless claims and first-quarter U.S. productivity data.
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026
USA & Canada Pulse Covering: Project Freedom Hormuz Operation · 15,000 Service Members · Iran Frigate Strike Claim · UAE Fujairah · S Korea Cargo · Brent $110 · Gas $4.46 · Touska 22 Sailors · War Powers 60-Day · Trump “Terminated” Letter · Collins-Curtis-Tillis-Murkowski-Hawley · S&P 7,230.12 ATH · Nasdaq […] The post USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, May 4, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tumble, S&P 500 Rises After Trump's 'Project Freedom' To Escort Stranded
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Monday, following Friday’s divergence between the Dow Jones and other benchmark indices. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that starting Monday morning, the U.S. will lead an initiative to escort stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz‘s restricted zones. He described the mission as a “humanitarian gesture” aimed at assisting neutral nations affected by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. …
Between soldiers and over 100 flyplan mobilisers in “Project Freedom”.
It will be called Project Freedom.
Ir@n Warns of "Long and Painful Str!kes" if US Resumes Att@cks
Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States. It says it will launch “long and painful strikes” against American positions in the Gulf region if Washington restarts military attacks. Tehran also repeated its claim over the Strait of Hormuz. This important waterway remains effectively closed, disrupting global oil and gas supplies. About 20% of the world’s energy passes through this narrow sea route. The closure has pushed oil prices hig…
Dow futures drop 150 points as oil spikes on increased Iran tensions: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 01, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stock market futures pointed to a mixed opening on Wall Street as the latest developments in the Middle East sent oil prices higher, sparking further worries about instability in the region. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were off 150 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures fell less than 0.1%, whil…
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