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Dow live futures show a 0.12% rise to 39,480, with risk-on sentiment slightly improved after better-than-expected export figures. Industrials and materials sectors benefit from such macro tailwinds. "In my view, a bit of easing was appropriate to address the recent shift in the balance of risks to our inflation and employment mandate," Collins said in prepared remarks. "But I continue to see a modestly restrictive policy stance as appropriate, as monetary policymakers work to restore price stability while limiting the risks of further labor market weakening." Companies shed a seasonally adjusted 32,000 jobs during the month, the biggest slide since March 2023, payrolls processing firm ADP reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for an increase of 45,000. At 39,505, up 0.14%, Dow live futures are stabilized by steady corporate earnings beats, reaffirming the resilience of the U.S. large-cap index despite global headwinds.