US Stock Futures Mixed, Nikkei 225 Rises Amid Earnings and Tariff Concerns

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance on Monday night as investors braced for key earnings reports. S&P 500 Futures were down 0.17% at 5,431, while Nasdaq Futures also decreased by 0.17% to 18,903. Dow Jones Futures experienced a slight dip of 0.18%, settling at 40,666.

In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 led the gains, climbing 1.16% or 393 points. The surge was fueled by strong performance in tech, automotive, and export-related sectors. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) saw a rebound, increasing by 0.24% to reach 99.88.

Market sentiment remains cautious due to potential tariff adjustments and impending earnings releases from major corporations. Key companies such as Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, Citigroup, American Express, and Netflix are set to report their earnings soon, adding to investor anticipation and uncertainty.