Trading desks observe Dow Jones live futures flat ahead of key Fed speakers today. Any hawkish tilt could pressure valuations, especially in rate-sensitive utilities and REITs. Despite the declines on Tuesday, some analysts took the partnership news as a bullish sign for Etsy's growth moving forward. US stocks edged up on Tuesday as investors weighed the likely fallout of President Trump's latest tariff blitz and the US government careened toward its first shutdown in seven years. In early pre-market buzz, Dow Jones live futures edged up 0.10%. Investors remain focused on Fed policy trajectory, with mixed signals from recent economic data keeping volatility elevated.
