U.S. stock index futures remained mostly flat on Wednesday, as investors took a cautious approach following a sharp rally in the previous session. The positive momentum was driven largely by easing global trade tensions, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from his proposed 50% tariff on the European Union—a move that had threatened…
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Friday as investors held their breath ahead of this weekend’s critical trade talks between the United States and China in Geneva. The calm followed a volatile stretch for markets, with traders digesting potential signs that President Trump’s trade war strategy may be shifting toward diplomacy. The restrained moves…
U.S. stock futures dipped slightly on Sunday evening, hinting at a potential slowdown following the S&P 500’s longest winning streak in more than two decades. Futures linked to the S&P 500 (ES=F) dropped 0.5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) slipped 0.4%. Meanwhile, Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) also edged down 0.5%, as investors showed signs…
The U.S. economy contracted for the first time in three years during the opening quarter of 2025, as a surge in imports and rising prices disrupted momentum, signaling fresh uncertainty amid growing trade tensions. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the gross domestic product (GDP) declined at an annualized rate of 0.3% in Q1…
