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U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower early Wednesday, as investor enthusiasm over a newly proposed U.S.-China trade framework faded and attention shifted to critical U.S. inflation data due later in the day. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures dropped 50 points (−0.1%) S&P 500 Futures fell …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday as investors exercised caution amid renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and their potential impact on inflation and economic growth. The market also braced for key economic data and the progress of a controversial tax and spending bill in Congress. …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Friday as investors digested the surprise reinstatement of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs and braced for the release of key inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 35 …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher in early Friday trading, stabilizing after a mixed performance on Wall Street, as investors weighed a run of soft economic data that bolstered expectations for interest rate cuts later this year. At 05:35 ET (09:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 90 points, or 0.2%, …

U.S. stock index futures showed a mixed performance Thursday, with the tech sector staging a recovery after Wednesday’s heavy losses, as optimism grew over potential trade deals between the U.S. and its key global partners. As of 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT): Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2% S&P …

President of France Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of extending France’s nuclear deterrence to include European allies, addressing the escalating threat posed by Russia. This proposal arises amidst growing doubts about the United States’ dedication to European security and NATO, particularly following actions by former U.S. President Donald Trump …

The tumultuous geopolitical landscape in Europe, dominated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened tensions with Russia, has ignited a complex interplay of security concerns and economic realities, leaving an indelible mark on the forex market. While Europe’s latent capacity for self-defense and sustained support for Ukraine has proven …

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Thursday, recovering some losses from Wednesday’s sharp sell-off after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025. At 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 140 points (+0.3%), S&P 500 Futures gained 21 points (+0.4%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, recovering from the previous session’s losses, as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve’s widely expected interest rate cut. Markets have fully priced in a 25-basis-point reduction, but attention is fixed on the Fed’s future rate trajectory and signals for 2025. By early trading, S&P …

U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday, with investors closely watching escalating tensions in the Middle East following an Iranian missile attack on Israel. The potential for retaliatory strikes and disruption to oil supply has spooked markets, while futures for major indices show modest declines. 1. Futures Slide on Middle …