Stock Market Faces Headwinds as Futures Dip Amid AI Concerns and Fed Uncertainty

U.S. stock futures are pointing lower this Monday, February 2nd, 2026, as investors grapple with a confluence of factors including weaker global manufacturing data, rising borrowing costs, and renewed concerns surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The premarket session indicates a cautious start to the trading week, with major indexes poised to open in negative territory.Premarket Trading and Futures MovementsAs of early Monday, E-mini S&P 500 contracts are down approximately 0.7% to 1.2%, si ...