Dow futures muted on Thursday: 5 things to know before market opens

Dow futures fell 21 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped about 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. The muted action follows the Dow hitting a new low for 2026 in the prior session, signaling continued cautious, risk-off positioning with limited immediate market reaction.

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Dow futures fell 21 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped about 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. The muted action follows the Dow hitting a new low for 2026 in the prior session, signaling continued cautious, risk-off positioning with limited immediate market reaction.