Mon Mar 17 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## US Stock Futures Fall on Continuing Economic Uncertainty

**New York, NY** – US stock futures slid Sunday night, signaling a potential continuation of March’s market woes following a week of significant losses on Wall Street. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures slumped 0.7%.

The decline follows a week that saw the S&P 500 enter correction territory, down 10% from its February 19th high. The Dow experienced its worst weekly performance since March 2023, with all three major indexes losing over 2%. Investor anxieties are fueled by economic concerns and ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s trade policies.

This week, Wall Street will closely monitor the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary on the economy. While a rate hold is anticipated, investors will scrutinize the Fed’s “dot plot” for clues on future rate hikes. Monday’s release of February retail sales figures, expected to show a 0.6% rise after January’s decline, will offer further insight into consumer spending. A recent consumer sentiment survey indicated weakening confidence in the economy.

Several major companies, including Nike, Getty, FedEx, and General Mills, are set to report quarterly earnings this week. Nvidia’s annual GTC conference on Monday could also significantly impact the AI sector. Finally, a boost in oil prices follows China’s announcement of increased oil consumption plans.

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