| 🔔 Before the Bell: U.S. futures are edging lower early Tuesday as traders return from the Labor Day break to a shortened but eventful week focused on key economic data, with Friday’s jobs report in the spotlight for clues on the Fed’s rate path.
Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are down around 0.2–0.3% premarket, while investors also eye today’s ISM manufacturing PMI, expected to remain in contraction territory. Nestle shares fell over 3% after the abrupt ousting of its CEO, adding pressure to the European session.
Meanwhile, gold hit a fresh record high above $3,500 an ounce on safe-haven demand tied to Fed cut bets and tariff uncertainty, and oil prices are extending gains on renewed supply risks despite higher OPEC+ output. Market News in 3 Min >> | 
