Dow Jones today: Dow futures rise as 2026 trading begins, with jobs data and Fed path in focus
Dow E-minis rose 171 points, or 0.35%, in premarket trading ahead of the first U.S. session of 2026, after the Dow closed 2025 at 48,063.29, down 0.63% in the final session but up 12.97% for the year. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also gained. Investors are awaiting jobs and inflation data next week for signals on interest rates.