U.S. stock futures fell in early trade on Tuesday, pointing to continued losses for Wall Street. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid 124 points, or 0.8%, to 15,866, while S&P 500 futures dropped 14.75 points, or 0.8%, to 1,837.50. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 29 points, or 0.7%, to 3,936.25. In Monday’s session, U.S. stocks trimmed steep losses, but still finished broadly lower with the S&P 500 finishing at its lowest level since April 2014, at 1,853.44. Oil prices rose Tuesday, lifted some as the U.S. dollar fell sharply against the yen. Investors were seeking the perceived safe haven of the Japanese currency amid a global market rout, spurred by growth concerns. The Nikkei 225 index closed down 5.4% on Tuesday.
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