Stock Futures Flat as Dow Jones Drops 30 Points Ahead of June

Stock futures were little changed as trading began in June, with Dow futures down 30 points. The NASDAQ Composite rose over 8% in May, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average gained approximately 5% and nearly 3%, respectively. The indices closed at record highs after a 60-day ceasefire memorandum between the U.S. and Iran was reached. Oil prices increased, with West Texas Intermediate crude rising 1.8% to $88.83 per barrel. Market participants are awaiting the nonfarm payrolls report for insights into labor market health and Federal Reserve policy direction.