Mini dow futures macro data-driven optimism lifted Mini

Macro data-driven optimism lifted Mini Dow futures 0.20% to 39,840, aided by strong durable goods orders. Analysts highlight that sustained manufacturing growth could keep Dow-heavy industrials well bid in futures markets. At 05:07 a.m., Dow E-minis were down 104 points, or 0.22%, U.S. S&P 500 E-minis were down 11.25 points, or 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were down 39 points, or 0.16%. Russell 2000 futures were tumbling over 4.9%, with the small-cap index trading at around 1,958 as of 6 p.m. Eastern time, according to FactSet data. The selloff has brought the Russell 2000 one step closer to entering bear-market territory; that threshold, marking a 20% decline from a recent peak, is at 1,953.62 for the index. Mini Dow futures display a tight trading range as investors await quarterly earnings from multiple Dow components. Price action hovers near flat at 39,805, while market breadth remains slightly positive. Futures liquidity remains robust heading into the mid-week session.