U.S. stock futures are showing a rebound in premarket trading on Monday, August 4th, 2025, as investors attempt to shake off the significant losses experienced last week. This cautious optimism comes despite ongoing concerns surrounding new tariff measures and recent weak jobs data. Major market indexes saw their steepest weekly declines in months, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) falling 2.9%, the S&P 500 (SPX) dropping 2.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) shedding 2.2%.
As of early Monday trading, Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ=F) have climbed approximately 0.5% to 0.73%, indicating early optimism after last week's turbulence. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) are up around 0.4% to 0.63%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) have gained between 0.25% and 0.62%. This premarket recovery follows a brutal end to last week, driven by a weaker-than-expected July jobs report and the imposition of new, sweeping tariffs by President Trump. The July jobs report showed only 73,000 jobs added, significantly below forecasts, and previous months' data were revised sharply lower, pushing the unemployment rate to 4.2%. This data has intensified expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, with some market watchers even anticipating a 50-basis-point reduction.
Current Market Indexes and Trends
The major U.S. market indexes are attempting to stabilize after a challenging period. The S&P 500, which reached an all-time high of 6427.02 in July 2025, closed Friday at 6,238.01, down 1.60% for the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Friday at 43,588.58, a 1.23% decline, while the Nasdaq Composite closed at 20,650.13, down 2.24%. Historically, August tends to be one of the weakest months for these major U.S. indexes, adding another layer of pressure to the current market recovery attempt.
Upcoming Market Events
This week promises to be active with a slew of earnings reports and key economic data releases that could significantly influence market sentiment.
Earnings Season Continues
Over 100 S&P 500 companies are scheduled to report earnings this week. Investors will be closely watching results from several market heavyweights and influential firms:
- Today, August 4th: Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is set to report, with analysts keenly observing whether its growth momentum in business clients continues and if its AI software revenue increases. Other companies reporting today include Kosmos Energy (KOS) and Sohu.com (SOHU).
- Tuesday, August 5th: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Amgen (AMGN), Pfizer (PFE), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Lucid Group (LCID), Snap Inc. (SNAP), Rivian Automotive (RIVN), and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) are among those scheduled. For AMD, focus will be on the shipment volume and customer adoption of its MI300 series AI accelerator cards.
- Wednesday, August 6th: Walt Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Novo Nordisk (NVO), Novavax (NVAX), Uber Technologies (UBER), DraftKings (DKNG), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), IonQ (IONQ), and Airbnb (ABNB) are expected to release their results.
- Thursday, August 7th: Eli Lilly (LLY), ConocoPhillips (COP), Pinterest (PINS), and Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) are on the calendar.
Economic Data and Policy Decisions
Beyond earnings, several key economic data announcements are slated for release:
- Today, August 4th: U.S. Factory Orders and Durable Goods Orders for June are due.
- Tuesday, August 5th: The U.S. Trade Balance for June and the ISM Non-Manufacturing Composite (Services PMI) for July will be released. The ISM Services PMI is particularly watched for insights into the health of the services sector.
- Thursday, August 7th: Preliminary estimates for Q2 Productivity and Labor Costs, along with Consumer Credit data for June, are expected.
On the policy front, the Federal Reserve's next moves remain a central focus. Following the unexpectedly weak July jobs report, market participants are now nearly fully pricing in a Fed rate cut in September. Remarks from San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem are also scheduled this week, and investors will be listening for any fresh insights into the interest rate outlook. Internationally, the Bank of England is expected to cut its policy rate by another 25 basis points on Thursday, bringing it to 4.0%.
Major Stock News and Developments
The market continues to digest the implications of President Trump's latest tariff measures, which are scheduled to take full effect this week. These updated tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41% on a wide array of global trading partners, are expected to increase costs for U.S. companies and consumers, potentially stoking inflationary pressures and disrupting supply chains.
In company-specific news:
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) saw its stock slip in premarket trading after reporting a drop in second-quarter operating profit. The conglomerate cited economic uncertainty, particularly due to the new U.S. tariff policy, as impacting many of its subsidiaries. Its Q2 operating income declined to $11.16 billion from $11.6 billion a year earlier, with currency losses contributing to the reduction.
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) shares climbed 1.4% in premarket trading, bouncing back from a sharp decline on Friday. The previous drop was sparked by quarterly results that raised concerns over slower growth in its cloud business, despite revenue and profit exceeding Wall Street expectations.
- Nvidia (NVDA) experienced a rough trading day recently, breaking down below a previous support zone. However, from an overarching perspective, the long-term trend for the chipmaker, a key player in the AI acceleration market, remains upward.
- Kia has issued recalls for certain 2023-2025 K5 sedans and Telluride SUVs due to potential detachment of window garnish panels and door belt moldings, impacting over 300,000 vehicles.
- In the Indian market, Motilal Oswal Financial Services has recommended Suzlon Energy and Bharat Electronics as top stock picks for the week. Suzlon is poised for growth with significant order inflows, while Bharat Electronics posted strong Q1 FY26 results and has a record order book.
The interplay of ongoing tariff concerns, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, and a busy earnings calendar will likely dictate market movements in the coming days. Investors are advised to remain vigilant as these factors unfold.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.