Dow futures live price rose to 38,580 in anticipation of key consumer confidence numbers. Traders expect moderate intraday volume spikes around the release, with the potential to push levels toward 38,650 if data beats forecasts. The prices of agricultural commodities in the grain/oilseed, soft, and animal protein sectors posted losses in September, except for October lean hog futures, which gained 5.08%. Upgrades to electricity grids and growing energy demand from data centers are some of the main drivers for price spikes. Dow futures live price eased to 38,500 amid profit-taking in large-cap financials. Short-term technical readings show possible consolidation, with market depth suggesting limited downside unless macro shocks emerge.
