Dow Jones heads into Tuesday after 0.18 percent gain as trade data looms

Dow futures rose 0.6 percent before Tuesday's open as oil prices fell, while trade data and Fed speakers set the day's agenda.

The Dow Jones closed at 51,267.90 points on Monday, October 5, 2026, gaining 90.94 points or 0.18 percent. The index heads into Tuesday's 9:30 a.m. ET open with futures up 0.6 percent as oil prices retreat. Reuters documented the closing level, while Upstox reported futures at 51,875 points, 0.62 percent above the previous close of 51,176.96 points.

Technology gains and softer oil set the backdrop

Monday's advance came as technology shares led gains across U.S. equities, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching a record close. Before the open on October 6, Brent crude was at USD 98.33 per barrel and WTI crude at USD 87.60, according to the Times-Standard. The 10-year Treasury yield was 5.26 percent after reaching 5.35 percent on Monday.

Trade data and Fed speakers ahead

The U.S. trade balance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on October 6, with a forecast deficit of USD 102.05 billion versus USD 88.6 billion previously. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak at 10:45 a.m. ET, and the Treasury is due to auction 3-year notes at 1:00 p.m. ET, according to XTB.

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