2026년 2월 10일 · Unknown · financial · 출처 Yahoo Finance
Wall Street 's mixed signals. Dow set for positive start as Nasdaq and S&P mark time Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock
Ahead of the bell: Dow set to plough further into record territory
US equity futures edged cautiously higher on Tuesday, keeping markets within touching distance of fresh highs after the Dow’s latest record close. However, the tone was measured rather than euphoric.
Futures tied to the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite were broadly flat in early trading, extending a pattern of incremental advances rather than decisive breakouts. Investors appear willing to stay long risk assets, but only just.
That restraint follows a rebound in technology shares after a brief pullback sparked by valuation worries. Signs that demand for advanced chips remains strong, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence, have helped restore faith that the sector’s rally still has legs.
Corporate results continue to shape sentiment. Updates from consumer and healthcare heavyweights have so far avoided major disappointments, while automakers and industrial names remain under scrutiny for clues on margins and demand. In tech, upbeat signals from suppliers to AI leaders such as Nvidia have eased fears that enthusiasm has outrun fundamentals.
The bigger test arrives via the economic calendar. Retail sales figures kick off a crowded week that culminates in the US jobs report and fresh inflation data. Recent hints of labour market cooling have raised hopes of a softer landing, but also increased the risk that any upside surprise could jolt markets.
Away from equities, gold prices remain elevated after a sharp bout of volatility, with banks still broadly constructive on bullion as a hedge. Bitcoin, by contrast, has struggled to regain momentum, underscoring how fragile confidence remains in speculative corners of the market.
For now, Wall Street is holding its breath. Records are close, but conviction will depend on whether the data confirms that growth can slow without breaking.
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