Challenging start for US markets in 2024 as technology issues and geopolitical tensions weigh
US stock futures face a downward trajectory, signaling a challenging start to 2024 after a successful year that nearly took the S&P 500 to a new record. S&P 500 futures (^GSPC) saw a 0.6% drop, accompanied by a 0.5% drop, equivalent to approximately 180 points, for Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) futures. Additionally, contracts associated…