US Futures Slide on MLK Day Amidst Fresh Tariff Threats, Global Markets React

Monday, January 19, 2026, sees the U.S. stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq, closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This federal holiday means no cash equity trading will occur, nor will there be pre-market or after-hours sessions for stocks. Despite the holiday, global financial markets are actively responding to significant geopolitical developments, with U.S. stock futures pointing sharply lower.Premarket Trading Activity and Futures MovementsU.S. equity fu ...