Stock futures down after turbulent start to October, major losses in September

From Google: 2024-10-01 18:34:00

Stock futures are down slightly after a turbulent start to October. Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7%, while S&P 500 futures fell 0.4% and Dow futures decreased by 0.2%. This dip comes after September ended with major losses for the major indexes. Investors remain concerned about inflation, supply chain issues, and rising interest rates. The S&P 500 closed the month with a 4.8% loss, marking its worst September performance since 2011. Meanwhile, the Dow fell 3.4% in September, and the Nasdaq dropped 5.3%. Investors are closely watching economic data, corporate earnings, and Federal Reserve announcements for guidance.



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