Investing.com -- U.S. stocks were falling on Tuesday, adding to losses for the month as investors worried about interest rates staying elevated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5%, the S&P 500 fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2%.
The market sentiment was driven by concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates sooner than expected. Investors feared that higher borrowing costs could slow down economic growth and impact corporate profits. Technology stocks, in particular, faced selling pressure as they are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
In addition to interest rates, investors also closely watched corporate earnings reports. Walt Disney, a leading entertainment giant, reported disappointing results, causing its stock to tumble by 5%. This added to the overall negative sentiment in the market.
As the month progressed, U.S. stocks continued to experience volatility. On Wednesday, the market wobbled as more corporate earnings were released. Although some companies surpassed expectations, others fell short, leading to mixed reactions from investors.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures remained steady during Monday's evening trades after a four-session losing streak. The market stabilized as investors awaited further economic indicators and news from the Federal Reserve meeting.
Looking ahead, the December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) were both down in early morning trading. The negative sentiment in the futures market indicated that investors were cautious about the short-term outlook for U.S. stocks.
On July 5th, U.S. stock futures edged lower as traders returned from the Fourth of July holiday. The market opened with a slightly negative tone, reflecting the ongoing concerns about interest rates and their impact on the economy.
In the evening deals on Tuesday, U.S. stock futures were trading slightly higher, signaling a potential rebound. However, the overall sentiment remained fragile as investors awaited key economic data and news releases.
As the week came to a close, U.S. stocks were seen opening lower on Friday. The market was on a fragile note as investors awaited the release of consumer inflation data. The outcome of this data would provide further insight into the potential direction of interest rates and their impact on the stock market.
