Markets Fall as Risk Rally Fades. Dow Futures Slide After Record High.

Group 1 - The stock market is experiencing mixed signals, with futures for major indices indicating a slight decline as geopolitical concerns arise from the situation in Venezuela [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 96 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also decreased by 0.1% [1] Group 2 - The Dow reached a record high at the beginning of 2026, despite geopolitical tensions following the U.S. capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro [2] - Investor sentiment remains positive, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, a strong economy, and a boom in artificial intelligence that could enhance corporate profits [2]