Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Jobs Report and Earnings

U.S. stock futures increased on Monday as investors waited for the July jobs report and a busy week of company earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 306 points, which is 0.58%. The S&P 500 futures went up by 0.42%, and Nasdaq-100 futures climbed by 0.33%.

Oil prices fell after President Donald Trump announced he cancelled a planned attack on Iran. This news came after reports suggested an increase in strikes, leading to rising energy prices. West Texas Intermediate futures for September dropped by 5.6% to $80.01 per barrel, while Brent crude futures fell by 4.5% to $83.98.

In Europe, stock markets moved higher. The Stoxx 600 index increased by 0.3%. The German DAX rose by 1.3%, and the French CAC 40 added almost 1.1%. However, the UK’s FTSE 100 decreased by nearly 0.1%.

In Asia-Pacific, markets had mixed results. South Korea’s Kospi dropped over 5%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 0.94%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.47% higher, but mainland China’s CSI 300 fell by 0.98%. The three major U.S. stock indexes finished higher on Friday, with increases in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite.

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What did U.S. stock futures do on Monday?

Increased

Decreased

Remained unchanged

Closed at a loss

By how many points did the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rise on Monday?

256

306

406

506

What was the percentage increase of the S&P 500 futures?

0.58%

0.42%

0.33%

1.1%

How much did Brent crude futures fall?

3.5%

4.5%

5.5%

6%

Which European index rose by 1.3%?

Stoxx 600

DAX

CAC 40

FTSE 100

What was the closing percentage change for Australia's S&P/ASX 200?

0.57%

0.47%

0.37%

0.27%

U.S. stock futures rose by more than 500 points on Monday.

True False

Oil prices increased after President Donald Trump cancelled a planned attack on Iran.

True False

The German DAX index decreased by 1.3%.

True False

The UK's FTSE 100 decreased by nearly 0.1%.

True False

In Asia-Pacific, the Japanese Nikkei 225 fell by 0.94%.

True False

The three major U.S. stock indexes finished lower on Friday.

True False

The S&P 500 futures went up by on Monday.

West Texas Intermediate futures dropped by to $80.01 per barrel.

The Stoxx 600 index increased by on Monday.

South Korea's Kospi dropped over on Monday.

Brent crude futures fell by to $83.98.

Mainland China's CSI 300 fell by on Monday.

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