Dow futures now trade modestly higher

Dow futures now trade modestly higher, anticipating stability after a volatile week driven by geopolitical developments. Energy stocks may act as a tailwind thanks to crude oil prices reclaiming $80 per barrel, supporting Dow-linked components. I own both of these stocks, but not because I think they're going higher in the coming weeks or months. I have absolutely no idea what they'll do over short periods, but with interest rates trending lower and lots of demand for both companies' property types, I'm confident that those who buy now will be glad they did, several years from now. West Texas Intermediate ( CL=F ) futures fell roughly 2% to hover near $60 per barrel. Brent crude ( BZ=F ) also fell to hover near $64 per barrel. Dow futures now are recovering from earlier losses, buoyed by pre-market gains in Disney and Visa following positive analyst upgrades. The sentiment indicates selective stock buying within the index components.