Market Jitters as Dow Futures Drop Sharply

US stock futures experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with investors growing increasingly anxious over President Donald Trump's anticipated tariff announcement. The market's reaction underscores the potential impact of new tariffs on global trade dynamics.

Detailed Market Movements

The Dow Jones futures plummeted by 256 points, marking a 0.62% decrease. Similarly, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures saw declines of 0.52% and 0.55%, respectively, reflecting widespread market unease.

Currency Markets React

In parallel developments, the euro weakened against the US dollar, trading 0.29% lower at 1.07860 by 8:02 am ET, further highlighting the day's financial volatility.