US Stock Futures Rise After Recent Losses
On the evening of Thursday, August 5, 2025, US stock futures showed signs of growth following a stretch of losses for the Dow Jones industrial average.
The futures tied to the blue-chip index climbed by 83 points, which is roughly 0.2%. Similarly, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both also increased by 0.2%.
In regular trading earlier on Thursday, the Dow closed down about 224 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 had a more modest decline, finishing the session down 0.08%, while the Nasdaq Composite managed to perform better, gaining nearly 0.4%. Throughout the trading day, the Dow saw some notable fluctuations, with gains reaching as high as 305 points and dipping nearly 394 points at various times.
Amidst this trading activity, President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs took effect, bringing some of the steepest rates, including a 41% charge on Syria and a 40% charge on Laos and Myanmar.
Earlier, Trump mentioned that despite the tariffs on imported semiconductor chips, companies “building in the US” would be unaffected. This announcement came after stocks experienced an uptick on Thursday morning.
Investors are keenly focused on how Trump’s trade policies will unfold, as noted by Thomas Martin, a senior portfolio manager at GlobalT Investments. He pointed out, “Though there are some tariff disruptions, overall uncertainty remains high regarding their effects on corporate strategies, supply chains, and consumer pricing.” He emphasized that this uncertainty still reigns as a key issue.
Later in the afternoon, the president revealed that he had selected Economic Advisors Council Chairman Stephen Milan to fill Adriana Coogler’s spot on the Federal President’s Committee. Milan will serve until Coogler’s term ends, which is set for January, following her resignation last Friday.
Overall, major indices have seen weekly gains, with the S&P 500 up by 1.6% and the Dow advancing 0.9%. The Nasdaq is positioned for a rise of about 2.9%.
As traders gear up for Friday, they will be keeping an eye on earnings reports from Under Armor, AMC Network, and Wendy’s.
