Futures linked to the Dow, tracked via CNN Dow futures, climbed modestly in tandem with S&P 500 futures. This move aligns with increased risk appetite following better-than-expected jobless claims. The yield on the 10-year Treasury surged 4.6 basis point to 4.485% after Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating one notch late Friday to Aa1 from AAA, the highest grade. Pre-market trading has CNN Dow futures ticking up by 38 points after a tech rally boosted market sentiment. Industrials and financials also show signs of accumulation in future contracts. CNN Dow futures are edging slightly higher in pre-market trading today, signaling cautious optimism ahead of key U.S. economic data releases. Traders are watching the 35,000-point resistance closely, with sentiment boosted by strong earnings in the banking sector.