U.S. Markets Face Premarket Pressure Amid Fed Nominee Jitters and Tech Sell-Off

U.S. stock futures are pointing lower this Monday, February 2nd, 2026, as investors grapple with a confluence of factors including global manufacturing concerns, uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's future leadership, and a significant sell-off in precious metals and cryptocurrencies. The premarket session indicates a cautious start to the week, with major indexes poised for declines following a weak close on Wall Street last Friday.Premarket Trading Activity and Futures MovementsEarly Monday morni ...