By William Collins, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, August 25, 2025. Article no. 1735
Dow futures slipped on Monday early morning, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday. Futures for the Dow dropped about 42 points or 0.1%. The slight decline comes after a rally inspired by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments hinting at potential interest rate cuts in the near future.
The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also fell by around 0.1% and 0.2% respectively.
The 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) was flat at 4.27%. The 2-year yield (US2Y) rose 1 basis point to 3.72%.
Last Friday, the Dow surged to an all-time high after Powell suggested that a rate cut might be warranted, which led to increased market optimism. Traders are currently pricing in an approximately 87% chance that the Fed will reduce its key interest rate by 25 basis points in September, reflecting expectations of a gradual easing approach.
Investors are also focusing on upcoming corporate earnings, with particular attention on Nvidia, whose results are due Wednesday and are expected to be a significant market catalyst.
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Gold futures inched lower on Monday, August 25, 2025, trading down about 0.1% at around $3,416 per troy ounce. Despite this slight decline, gold remains elevated, up about 1.1% on the week. The market continues to digest the impact of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, which affected investor sentiment and expectations around interest rate policy. The price movement reflects a cautious stance as traders weigh potential rate cuts against other economic data.
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Overall, the market is taking a pause with minor declines after the strong gains from the prior session while waiting for key inflation data and earnings reports this week that could influence future Fed policy decisions and market direction.
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