Latest Dow futures news sees futures in a consolidation phase ahead of non-farm payrolls report. Market strategists suggest this could be a calm before volatility returns based on labor market strength. The Dow Jones index ended 79 points or 0.17% higher at 46,519.72, whereas the S&P 500 index rose 0.062% to 6,715.35. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.39% to 22,844.05, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 0.66% to end at 2,458.49. What happens to Social Security payments during a shutdown? In the latest Dow futures news, futures edged up after bullish comments from major investment banks projecting double-digit equity gains if the Fed pivots by Q
