S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Slide on Warsh Rate-Hike Signal

U.S. stock-index futures opened lower Sunday evening as markets digested hawkish commentary from Fed's Warsh delivered at Jackson Hole, reviving speculation of an additional rate increase. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts both slipped, reflecting a swift repricing of policy expectations heading into the new trading week.

Equity traders now face a data-heavy stretch, with fresh labor market figures and a wave of tech earnings due to test whether the recent rally in major benchmarks can withstand tighter policy risk. Historically, indices have shown heightened volatility around such dual catalysts.

With futures already in the red, the opening bell could set the tone for index direction this week, as investors weigh growth resilience against the prospect of higher-for-longer rates.