Stock Futures Drop as Markets Focus on Fed Speakers to Bolster Rate-Cut Hopes

Market Overview - Stock futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 105 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also decreased by 0.2% [2] - The market is currently focused on upcoming speeches by Federal Reserve governors, which may influence expectations for further interest rate cuts [1][2] Recent Market Performance - The three major indices reached record closing highs last week following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates for the first time since December [2]