Dow Slides, Nasdaq Futures Rise With Markets on Edge Ahead of Big Tech Earnings

U.S. markets were mixed and cautious as investors awaited a slate of Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Futures were little changed—Dow futures dipped while Nasdaq futures ticked higher—after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs last week. Oil surged on geopolitical news (Brent and WTI both up over 2%), pressuring market sentiment, while the dollar slid and 10-year yields were essentially flat. Bitcoin traded strongly above $77k. Overall the piece frames a market in wait-and-see mode, with earnings and Fed commentary likely to drive direction in the near term.