Dow futures investing futures tied to the Dow advanced 0

Futures tied to the Dow advanced 0.21% on optimism about a potential Fed pause in tightening. Macro strategists argue that a policy hold could benefit capital-intensive Dow stocks by reducing borrowing costs and supporting expansion projects. There are some major tailwinds that should keep demand for logistics real estate strong for years to come. For example, the e-commerce market has roughly quadrupled in size since 2012 and is forecast to more than double from its current size by 2030, creating a need for even more distribution and warehousing space. In fact, e-commerce retail needs roughly three times the logistics space as a brick-and-mortar retailer to handle the same sales volume. There's also a trend toward developing properties further from city centers and closer to where the customers are. Among economic reports that are scheduled are two key housing datasets: existing home sales on Wednesday and new home sales on Thursday. They come amid growing signs of cracks in the housing market . Dow futures investing edged higher as analysts projected favorable Q4 earnings outlooks for financials, with rate stability supporting lending margins. This sector strength could anchor broader Dow performance into early next year.