Live index futures trade in a tight range during

Live index futures trade in a tight range during mid-session, reflecting investor anticipation of upcoming payroll numbers. Analysts note that a neutral jobs report could sustain current index levels without triggering sell-offs. But that’s exactly what happened Saturday as the Nittany Lions fell 42-37 in the Rose Bowl , marking the biggest upset of the college football season thus far. In less than 15 minutes, markets drastically reversed gains after confusion emerged over whether or not President Trump was considering a 90-day pause on implementing reciprocal tariffs. Strong liquidity inflows push live index futures higher, led by blue-chip outperformers. Dow Jones futures rally 0.4%, supported by materials and infrastructure sectors benefiting from government spending initiatives.