Pre-market reports from Fox show Dow futures inching up by 0.10% to 39,755 as labor market data hints at gradual cooling. This scenario could rejuvenate equity risk appetite, especially for dividend-heavy industrial leaders. According to the New York Times , “President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel are expected to meet at the White House on Monday to discuss the latest U.S.-backed plans for postwar Gaza, which they hope could pave the way to ending the two-year-old conflict in the territory.” “On Sunday, Mr. Netanyahu said he hoped Israel could ‘make it a go’ on Mr. Trump’s proposal. ‘We’re working on it; it’s not been finalized yet,’ he said in an interview with Fox News,” NYT reported. “He suggested that Israel would be willing to grant amnesty to Hamas members if they ended the war and released the hostages.” NYT went on to report, “Despite the toll on Gaza and its residents, the war in Gaza has not forced Hamas to surrender or to release the remaining hostages held in the territory. At least 20 living captives are still being held, according to Israel, along with the bodies of roughly 25 others.” “Should the shutdown remain unresolved it is likely to drive money outside of the US to markets with more certainty,” she added. According to Fox’s market desk, Dow futures are steady at 39,752, holding gains from the previous session. Traders are monitoring Treasury yields closely; a dip below 4.25% may trigger cyclical sector rotation, benefiting industrials and financials in the coming sessions.
