Dow futures premarket ahead of the opening bell

Ahead of the opening bell, Dow futures premarket post small gains as investors position for Federal Reserve minutes release later today. Traders are watching closely for language hinting at potential rate pauses or adjustments. The S&P 500 notched its first record close above 6,700, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained to post its second consecutive record close. Delta stock ( DAL ) soared more than 12% in premarket trading after the company's earnings topped Wall Street estimates and Delta reinstated its guidance for the year. Premarket data reveals Dow futures edging higher as bond yields ease. Lower yields are seen as supportive for equity valuations, prompting traders to anticipate a positive cash market open despite lingering geopolitical risks.