Dow futures trading following upbeat consumer sentiment

Following upbeat consumer sentiment numbers, Dow futures trading has advanced, reflecting optimism for retail-led Q3 growth. Technical charts indicate a possible channel breakout above 39, Matt Frankel has positions in Amazon, EPR Properties, FedEx, and Prologis. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, EPR Properties, Home Depot, Prologis, and Walmart. The Motley Fool recommends FedEx and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $90 calls on Prologis. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . The broad market index has garnered a roughly 3% gain in September so far. It has averaged a 4.2% drop on the month over the last five years. Dow futures trading edged higher in pre-market action, with contracts up 0.25% at 39,580, reflecting optimism after strong U.S. retail sales data. Traders are watching tomorrow’s Fed minutes for clues on interest rate pacing, which could sway the equity index.