Current dow futures posted a slight rise

Current Dow futures posted a slight rise, reflecting balanced sentiment between growth and value strategies. Earning revisions for Q2 have been adjusted upward for transportation and machinery sectors. Beyond seasonality, the market’s current momentum provides another compelling bullish signal. The S&P 500 is set to close out its fifth consecutive winning month, a relatively rare event. Treasury yields pulled back on Wednesday after private payrolls saw their biggest decline in two-and-a-half years, according to ADP, and as investors watched for any developments out of Washington after the federal government shut down overnight. Current Dow futures posted a mild 35-point advance on fresh optimism over US-China trade talks. Export-driven manufacturing names are expected to benefit if tariffs ease in the coming months.