Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Steady as Indices Near Records Ahead of Jobs, CPI (2/9/2026)

U.S. equity futures remained flat Monday evening as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures dipped 0.1%, while S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) futures hovered near持平. U.S. stocks advanced Monday, with the Dow (^DJI) adding to its record close above 50,000, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rising about 0.5% and edging toward its own record, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climbing 0.9%. Technology sector leadership continued as investors regain confidence in further gains after a recent pullback linked to software and megacap tech concerns. Key economic dates include retail sales Tuesday morning, the jobs report Wednesday, and the CPI release Friday. Gold (GC=F) and bitcoin (BTC-USD) remain under watch after recent declines; bitcoin experienced heightened volatility amid a perceived crisis of confidence. Earnings season remains active, with Coca-Cola reporting before the open Tuesday, followed by Cisco (CSCO) this week.